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Source: http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/08/11/africa/ME-Palestinians-Hamas-Camp.php
Hamas Summer Camp Prepares Youth for Battle Against Israel
[AP/International Herald Tribune] Youths leaped through fiery hoops as gunfire echoed in a graduation ceremony for a Hamas summer camp aimed at preparing the youngsters for battle against Israel. About 200 teens dressed in the uniforms of the Hamas military wing showed off their new skills Sunday. The goal of the Hamas camp was to train the youth in military tactics and impart militant Islamic ideology. Some of the drills were the same as those seen at graduation ceremonies for Palestinian police and security forces. "There's no doubt that the stability and calm has created a good atmosphere that has allowed us to make more summer camps, and oversee the youths," said Ismail Ridwan.