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October 16, 2008       Share:    

Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7667031.stm

Female Gaza Suicide Bombers Determined to Die

[BBC News] Paul Wood - Palestinian Islamic Jihad is training female suicide bombers in Gaza. Umm Anas, 18, just graduated from the program. "We were created to become martyrs for God," she explained. The bomb belt which she hopes will end her life - and kill many Israelis - rested on the table next to us. She is waiting for the collapse of the Egyptian-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. "Palestine is only for Palestinians. We must kick them [Israelis] all out in any way we can," she says. "I am trying not to make any mistakes so that I do not miss this opportunity."

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