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Palestinian Media Glorify Homicide Bombers to Children


(FOX News) - Roa Salameh is a 12-year-old girl living in Bethlehem, and she wants to become a homicide bomber. The airwaves are filled with songs dedicated to martyrdom, and Palestinian television regularly runs music videos that pay tribute to martyrs. Itamar Marcus, of Palestinian Media Watch, says they tell Palestinian children what's expected of them. "What's expected of you is to write a farewell letter to your parents where you say how sweet martyrdom is and then go off and die for Allah."
2002-07-12 00:00:00
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