PA lauds Martyrdom-death in song: “Martyr” is “handsome groom accompanied in wedding procession… to Paradise”A song is played in the background while images of funerals are shown. Lyrics: “We accompanied the handsome groom in a wedding procession And the procession is going to Paradise, Adorned with laurel, jasmine, roses, and henna, It is the henna of a groom who delights in Martyrdom, The hero carries a...”Dec 8, 2022
PA TV song commemorates Arafat: "Death for Palestine is good… We have not abandoned your weapon""Yasser Arafat... I have poured the blood of self-sacrifice on your path"Nov 11, 2017
PA TV music video: "We treat the rifle as a brother""Yasser Arafat, rest in peace, rest in peace"Dec 30, 2014
PA leader Shaath: The PA terror campaign ("second intifada") was planned by Arafat to put pressure on IsraelNarrator: "The Camp David Summit [in 2000] failed, and [US President Bill] Clinton held Arafat responsible for the failure. This was a prelude to very grave events: Ariel Sharon invaded the Noble Sanctuary of Jerusalem (i.e., the Temple Mount), and the Second Intifada, known as the Al-Aqsa..."Nov 13, 2011
Arafat's wife: Arafat planned Intifada after Oslo Accords and Camp David failureSuha Arafat: “On the personal level, I miss him very, very much. [Our daughter] Zahwa also misses him, you can't imagine. She didn't know him. She knows that Arafat sent us away before the [Israeli] invasion of Ramallah. He said: “You have to leave Palestine, because I want to carry out an...”Nov 12, 2011
Fatah MP: Terror to be used "in the proper place and at the proper time," Arafat deceived the world when condemning terror Muhammad Dahlan, senior Fatah MP: "Regarding negotiations with Israel, we have set a logical time limit of two years, in my opinion. The political plan guarantees the continuation of our national struggle in all its forms, in a way that will fulfill our national aspirations within this period of..."Jul 22, 2009
PA boasts of security forces terror attacksAshraf Al-Ajramai, former PA Minister of Prisoners: "Without a doubt, the master of [armed] resistance is the Shahid (Martyr) Yasser Arafat. Even this Intifada (i.e., PA terror campaign, 2000-2005), whose flag Hamas has tried to wave unjustly, forcibly, falsely and fraudulently- that [Intifada]..."Jun 29, 2009
Arafat: Palestinians are in eternal Ribat - religious war"I say to the Palestinians [what Muhammad said]: 'A group [of people] from amongst my nation will adhere to their religion and defeat their enemies. Their enemies won't harm them. Allah will help them.' The Prophet was asked: 'Where are they? Who are they?' He answered: 'They are in Jerusalem and..."Nov 25, 2003
Arafat emphasizes to kids that dead child who sought death as a Martyr was “heroic” PA Chairman Yasser Arafat: “We salute the spirit of our heroic Martyr, the spirit of our heroic Martyr, the spirit of our heroic Martyr Faris Ouda! Faris Ouda! Faris Ouda!” Faris Ouda Aug 4, 2003
Arafat glorifies dead child as “hero Martyr,” presenting him as role model to kids Children shout: “With spirit, with blood, we will redeem you, Palestine! Millions of Martyrs are marching to Jerusalem!” PA Chairman Yasser Arafat: “We are proud of you. We are proud of this growing generation that represents... the resolve and the sacrifice, and the self-sacrifice that was...”Jul 22, 2003
Arafat uses dead child as role model to encourage kids to seek death as MartyrsPA Chairman Yasser Arafat: “Oh children of Palestine! The peers, friends, brothers, and sisters of Faris Ouda. Faris Ouda and his peers - the Martyrs of this nation - represent this hidden, great, and deep-rooted power. It shall be victorious, it shall be victorious, Allah willing. Onward together...”Aug 18, 2002
PA leader: Arafat responsible for Intifada terrorDeputy Director of the PA's Political and National Education Authority, Mazen Izz A-Din: "The Al-Aqsa Intifada (i.e., PA terror campaign, 2000-2005) - if we want to be truthful and open, history will reveal one day - that it (the Intifada) and all its directives belong to the President and Supreme..."May 28, 2002
Arafat: Dead children are the greatest message to the worldInterviewer: "Mr. President, what message would you like to send to the Palestinian people, in general, and in particular to the Palestinian children?" Arafat: "This child, who is grasping the stone, facing the tank – is it not the greatest message to the world when that hero becomes a Shahid? We..."Jan 15, 2002
Yasser Arafat calls for Jihad, struggle, and combat"Struggle, struggle, struggle, struggle. Combat, combat, combat, combat. Jihad, Jihad, Jihad, Jihad."Oct 21, 1996
Arafat's speech after Jerusalem Tunnels opening, which led to violence[Quran:] "Allah bought from the believers their lives and their wealth because Paradise will be theirs: They shall fight in the way of Allah, and shall kill and be killed." My righteous brothers, our righteous Martyrs, rest in peace, because our blood is cheap compared to the goal which joined us...Sep 24, 1996
Arafat compares Oslo Accords to Muhammad's temporary agreementArafat: "When the Prophet made the peace of Hudaybiyyah, [Muhammad's followers] Omar Ibn al Khattab and Ali Ibn Abi Talib said: "How can we accept an agreement like that?" "How can we accept such humiliation of our religion, Oh, Messenger of Allah?" And when we signed the agreement in Oslo if..."Apr 16, 1995