‘The Thing to Do’

The Globe and Mail reports that contrary to human rights organizations' claims, Palestinian kids look forward to life in Israeli…

By June 20, 2006

The Globe and Mail reports that contrary to human rights organizations’ claims, Palestinian kids look forward to life in Israeli prison and actively try to get arrested. Mohammad Kharaz, a 17-year-old from now in the Ofer prison told reporter Mark MacKinnon:

“Getting arrested was like a fashion trend. It was the thing to do.”

Teen prisoners there describe days of table tennis, digital TV, and quiet study time too. So much for stolen youth.

© Divuach Ne’eman R”A, 2025

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