Parents of 14-year-old dead teen terrorist: “He always said: I want to die as a Martyr”Official PA TV host: “We are in the home of child Martyr Omar Awadin (i.e., terrorist), who did not [yet reach] 15... He ascended [to Heaven] as a Martyr together with 3 other young people in the same operation (i.e., terror attack)…” Father of terrorist Omar Awadin: “We set out on the [Mecca]...”Apr 21, 2023
The Child-Martyrdom cult of the Palestinian Authority: PMW video report on PA child-Martyrdom indoctrinationMother of “Martyr” Zaid Al-Qaysiya: My son is a sacrifice for the sake of the homeland... I’m proud of the sons of Palestine, the young people of Palestine... I’m prepared to sacrifice even more. I’m prepared to give more Martyrs for the homeland. Fatah Movement Southern Hebron Branch Secretary...Nov 20, 2022
PA teaches youth that “Martyrs” are “sanctified” – among them terrorist murderers“At the first stage no fewer than 35,000 Martyrs will be commemorated"Dec 28, 2020
Be a suicide bomber and "celebrate" with virgins in Paradise - the ideal promoted in PA TV music videoPA TV, video clip of the song “Al-Aqsa Has Called” by Egyptian singer Muhammad FouadFeb 16, 2020 & Jun 1, 2020
“Palestine is etched on the heart of the fetus, a proud Martyr in his mother’s womb” - song on PA TV"The First Direction of Prayer" by Syrian singer Assala Nasri: “Our Martyrs are convoys and our bones are mountains"Jun 26, 2018 - May 2, 2020(4x)
“The Dark-Eyed [Virgins] yearn for me” - Girl recites poem on PA TV children’s program"The blood of the Martyrs flows in my veins"Nov 21, 2019 & Nov 22, 2019
Song on PA TV encourages Palestinians to die as “Martyrs” for Bedouin village: “Every day a Martyr is born, We will die and redeem Khan Al-Ahmar, In spite of you, O snake”Song lyrics: “We are masters, not slaves\ Every day a Martyr is born"Jul 9, 2018 & Oct 28, 2018
PA TV song: “My blood belongs to my land… there is nothing sweeter than Martyrdom… the blood of righteous Martyrs will water it [the land]”Song broadcast on official PA TV: Story of a Hero by singer Shadi Al-Burini "Mahmoud woke up and left quickly. He wanted to return quickly [He told his wife:] 'Give me the rifle.' She said: 'Be careful.' He told her: 'My land calls me. I'm going and my blood belongs to my land. And if I do not..."Nov 15, 2015
PA teachers’ union calls for Palestinian Martyrdom: “We will redeem Al-Aqsa with our souls… and sacrifice our soul and blood”"The Palestinian people will sacrifice its soul and blood for the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque"Sep 21, 2015
Man on PA TV: “We commit to death with our souls and with our children”The program Palestine this Morning dedicated a show to the Palestinian refugee camps’ identification with Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails. One of the Beirut refugee camps’ residents recites poetry in honor of the prisoners: “I say, and the world should hear, oh beloved Palestine we are yours...”Feb 28, 2013
PA Ministry of Culture sponsors “Intifada Anthem” celebrating Martyrdom: “We escorted the Martyr… to his wedding”Show host welcomes the music group: “We welcome you on behalf of the [PA] Ministry of Culture.” Band sings the song “Intifada Anthem”: “This is our country's word in the face of death: Our language is fire, and the revolution is the roof of our house. We sing it while erasing the step of the thief...”Dec 30, 2011
"Martyrdom is sweet," and "Martyr" is "groom" on way to "wedding" in song at Palestinian cultural festival“He sacrificed his life for the land. They wrapped him in white cloth with a flower. He shouted and said: "How sweet is Martyrdom." Meeting his Lord was his choice. He adorned his land with the purest blood. Tears for him are [tears of] joy. [His] mother makes sounds of joy. [The Martyr] a groom...”Sep 14, 2011
PA TV broadcasts song: "If someone dies as Martyr, one hundred take his place"Text on the stage: "Fatah - Revolution until Victory. Celebrating the Anniversary of the Palestinian Revolution - under the auspices of President and General Commander Mahmoud Abbas, Abu Mazen" "AK-47 (assault rifle), keep your bullets up high! There's no fear as long as your bullets are up..."Jan 14, 2010
Mother to son: Don't be sad at my deathIn a PA TV music video, a mother sings to her son: "If you hear of [my] death, don't be sad. My soul and yours, my dear, are to honor Palestine, to honor Palestine!"May 14, 2008
Music video tells mothers to send sons to dieThe video shows a group of adolescents holding rifles. One of the boys runs to dodge gunfire and is shot. The other boys bring the dead body, wrapped in a Palestinian flag, to his mother's house. The mother kisses her son and emits a cry of joy. The video then cuts to the mother handing rifles to...Oct 13, 2002