Below, a passage is given with five blanks labelled (A)-(E). Below the passage, five options are given for each blank. Choose the word that fits each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage, and mark the corresponding answer.
It is hard to convince Israelis to change. As Israel marks its 70th birthday, the economy is booming. By ____(A)____ [ceasing] the conflict, rather than trying to end it, Mr. Netanyahu has kept Palestinian violence in check while giving nothing away. When violence ____(B)____ [erupts] Israel’s image suffers, but not much. The Trump administration supports it. And Arab states seeking an ____(C)____ [ally] against a rising Iran have never had better relations with it. Israel is wrong to stop seeking a deal. And Mr Trump is wrong to ____(D)____ [halt] the status of Jerusalem. But Palestinians have made it easy for Israel to claim that there is “no partner for peace”, divided as they are between a tired nationalist Fatah that cannot ____(E)____ [produce] peace, and an Islamist Hamas that refuses to do so.
Erupt means something breaking out suddenly and dramatically.
Finish means to end.
Destine means to intend or choose for a particular purpose.
Continues means persist in an activity or process.
Erupts is the correct word to be used in the context as the passage wants to convey the meaning that whenever there is violence, it is not good for Israel.
Thus, option 5 is the correct answer.