And interior spiritual struggle, it ain't. "Gaza Regime Prepares Children For Death," by David Bedein for the August 10:
Jerusalem — At a time when Israel continues to come under scathing criticism for the deaths of 22 children during Israel’s three week counter attack in Gaza last winter, the Gaza regime has been training teenagers as young as 14 in military camps throughout Gaza.
This summer, Hamas and several other Palestinian militias have recruited high school students for military training. Gaza teenagers are being taught basic combat skills as well as the use of explosive belts for suicide missions.
“In the war against Israel, there were more than 100 children trained to attack Israeli forces in Gaza,” a Gaza source told the Middle East Newsline, adding that “Some of them ran away and many of them were killed.”
Most recently, the Saudi-owned news agency Elaph ran a news feature about the recruitment of teenagers by Islamic militias in the Gaza Strip and other parts of the Arab world. Elaph, based in Beirut, visited military training camps in the Gaza Strip that included teenagers.
“Several minors who trained in Palestinian military camps confirmed that they were there of their own free will,” Elaph reported.
Correspondents toured several youth military training camps in Gaza.
One teenage fighter, who identified himself as Mohammed, an 11th grader, said that he underwent weapons training in Gaza's Futuh district. The recruitment was said to have begun with Islamic sermons at mosques controlled by Hamas or Palestinian militias. Teenage recruits represented the youth wing of the militias at their school and eventually were invited to training camp.
“A year ago, he [Mohammed] underwent training in carrying weapons, and received permission to aid resistance fighters in night reconnaissance of advancing Israeli military vehicles,” Elaph reported. “He was also trained to [aid the fighters] from a distance in armed clashes. Mohammed hopes to die defending the homeland for the sake of Allah, and follow his comrades who have already reached paradise.”
“There are institutions belonging to organizations dealing with educating children and deepening their awareness by means of summer camps” said Abu Mohammed, a senior agent in the Iranian-sponsored Islamic Jihad, based in Gaza.
Meanwhile, the Gaza regime now employs thousands of children to construct and operate the tunnel network between the Gaza Strip and Egypt.
The youngsters help dig tunnels to smuggle weapons from Egypt to Gaza.
A Palestinian report asserted that 16,000 people have been working in an estimated 800 tunnels that span the city of Rafah, which remains artificially divided between Egypt and Gaza... The report by the Palestinian Center for Democracy and Conflict Resolution, estimated that half of the employees were under age 18.
The report said about 25 percent of the Palestinian victims of tunnel collapses were teenagers. The center said 30 of the 115 casualties since 2007 were below age 18.
In early July four Palestinian children suffocated to death in the tunnel network.
On late July five Palestinians teenagers were killed in a fire in a tunnel.
The teenagers were said to earn less than $30 per day, spending more than 10 hours underground.
Restoring comments originally made to this article during the IntenseDebate era, when it was first posted.
Part one of my record.
VIRGIL said - Another example of the Muslims hating Israel more then they love their own children. What instills such a desire to literally sacrifice ones own children to the jihad against the Jews? Could it be Islam itself?
-BASEBALLMAVEN said - Such a perversion of the natural love between parent and child--it's an abomination.
BONESHACK said - (quoting) "Mohammed hopes to die defending the homeland for the sake of Allah, and follow his comrades who have already reached paradise. "
That's just too funny! What a repulsive and sickening this cult (Islam) is.
PULSAR said - (quoting) "The recruitment was said to have begun with Islamic sermons at mosques ..."
that is way it goes in Islam.....In Gaza and everywhere else...
RUSLANT said - And what are the US State Department traitors doing? Bringing thousands more "Palestinian" students in this country, awarding them scholarships, relentlessly reinforcing the already powerful jihad infrastructure here. __Ruslan Tokhchukov, EnragedSince1999.
FREEDOM FREAK said - Sad to say, for me, outrage fatigue is setting in.
As young as 14? That's pretty dang good for them. I seem to recall them trying to instill martyrdom desires in toddlers, even putting bomb belts on them before they could even walk. Why, in their culture, a 14-year-old could have five or six children by now. Certainly 14-yo's are considered adults over there. It is cultural imperialism that drives us to insist that their 14-yo's are children. What right do we have to do that?
/sarc
/sort of
DUMBLEDORESARMY said - From the article: "About 25 percent of the Palestinian {tr: Gazan Arab Muslim} victims of tunnel collapses were teenagers. The center said 30 of the 115 casualties since 2007 were below age 18.
'In early July four Palestinian {Gazan Arab Muslim} children suffocated to death in the tunnel network.
'On late July five Palestinian {i.e. Gazan Arab Muslim} teenagers were killed in a fire in a tunnel.
'The teenagers were said to earn less than $30 per day, spending more than 10 hours underground.'
Child labour. Working for a pittance. In dangerous conditions. Getting killed by fire, suffocation, etc.
Meanwhile the Hamas fatcat gang bosses at the top of the heap scoop in the 'aid' money - plus the lion's share of the 'take' from what is smuggled through those tunnels that those brainwashed children are digging - and stuff it into secret bank accounts, and gloat over it. If Israel takes out those gang bosses with a missile or two, I won't shed a single tear.
ALARMEDPIGFARMER said:
(quoting) "One teenage fighter, who identified himself as Mohammed, an 11th grader, said..."
Oooooh little Mohammed, who cares what you said. With "you people" it's always the same thing, with so little variation on the theme.
*** 8:12 ***
So many Mohammeds. So many Mohammedans. So tired.
-ISABELLATHECRUSADER said - Yes, very, very tired.
But not dead.
MUHAMMADBEAR said - Commenting on "Gaza: Summer camps train teenagers for jihad"
(quoting) "Mohammed hopes to die defending the homeland for the sake of Allah, and follow his comrades who have already reached paradise."
Just let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
-GRAVENIMAGE said - Commenting on "Gaza: Summer camps train teenagers for jihad"
(quoting) "Mohammed hopes to die defending the homeland for the sake of Allah, and follow his comrades who have already reached paradise."
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Isn't that cute? Actually, not so much. Contrast this horror with the hopes and dreams of some American kids, asked what they want to be when they grow up:
Katie (11): "A doctor, a vet, a teacher, or a lawyer. I like what doctors do. They help people. And I love animals -- that's why I would be a vet. A lawyer because I'm a good negotiator. A teacher because I can teach kids how to walk and talk, and I taught a two-year-old her colors."
Emma (11+): "A veterinarian, a farmer, a teacher, or an archaeologist. I want to be a veternarian or a farmer because I like animals and I like to take care of them; a teacher because I like kids and I like to teach them; an archeologist because I like adventure and I like finding things. Oh and I also want to be the first lady president of the United States."
Jonathan (8): "I want to be a gym teacher because I like teaching kids stuff and it's fun to play stuff. I want to be a Hebrew teacher because I like teaching kids new languages. I want to be a judge because I like to solve crimes. I'd like to be an artist because I want to teach kids to draw real well, and to make them good artists, and have them become famous. I would become a cook so that people don't starve. I would cook healthy foods. I'd like to be a magic magician because I would perform mysteries and make things disappear. I like making mysteries. I want to be a professional athelete so I can win trophies and it's fun to play sports."
Lauren (10): "A doctor because they make lots of money and I like to help people. I want to be a children's doctor."
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Some of these dreams are a bit naive, sure. But they are all life-affirming and positive. I doubt most of these kids spend much time thinking about death--and certainly few spend time thinking about their own deaths while plotting to kill as many people as possible. Perversion.
MRSJ said - Commenting on "Gaza: Summer camps train teenagers for jihad"
'When I think of the summer camps my daughter used to attend - fun, games, dancing, music and Bible study and compare it with the Gazan variety, it really highlights the difference between Christianity and Islam.'
End of first part of my record of the comments for this article.
Part two of my record of the comments originally made to this article.
SUBMITMYA55 said - Can't you see the camp schedule:____
9am to 11 .am: Running from greased pig. Loser has head cut off!! (morning prayers)
11a.m. to 1p.m.: Basket weaving and subjugation of the women. (mid morning prayers)
1pm to 1:15 pm: Head cutting and kidnapping, then frisbee golf (Afternoon prayers)
1:15pm to 2:15 pm: Horseback riding across Israeli border! Survivors get snacks and canoeing. (mid afternoon prayers and subjugation of the women)
2:15 to 5pm: Sword sharpening; Bomb making; AK47 taget shooting; sewing (explosives to area infants and women and canoes); Rock hurdling- long distance and short range; fishing, gun cleaning and RPG training. Learning to chant Nazi slogans about jews and Christians.
5pm to 7:30pm: Relay style tunnel digging and camp chanting along with roasted marshmallows and s'mores! (evenning prayers). Subjugation of the women.
7:30pm to 9pm: Hiking and pirate training. Lectures from Hizballah, Hamas, Al Queada and a word from US President Obama about how to vote absentee in the USA. (late evening prayers).
GIANTSTEPS said - There's ample evidence of this on youtube. We've known about this for years!
Mickey Mouse teaches Islamic Supremacy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZEGsnWZKh8
TANSTAAFL said - (quoting) '“Several minors who trained in Palestinian military camps confirmed that they were there of their own free will,” Elaph reported.'
Pity the victims of their attacks do not have that option.
MO said - And yet people will still try to compare this with the film 'Jesus Camp'.
(Hint: Don't try that here, because I will give you an earful.)
NAKAL said - This is a video taken of the recent Fatah General Meeting in Bethlehem; please note how everyone is in agreement at the appointment of Marwan Barghouti as Secretary of Jihad.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X--HUCMtBUs
END OF MY RECORD OF ORIGINAL COMMENTS FOR THIS ARTICLE.