Hamas summer camp: ‘Kill Zionists’

The San Francisco Chronicle's Matthew Stannard went to visit a Hamas summer camp: "In this camp we learn the important…

By July 31, 2005

HamascampThe San Francisco Chronicle’s Matthew Stannard went to visit a Hamas summer camp:

“In this camp we learn the important things of life — good behavior, respect,” said Osama, who was spending the summer at a Hamas-run camp on the beach outside Gaza City.

They also learn how to sing “intifada songs,” including one urging them to “kill Zionists wherever they are, in the name of God.”

Here’s a sample activity:

At one beach camp, attended by approximately 100 kids, an instructor wore a heavy flannel shirt under which a webbed belt could be seen strapped to his stomach. Asked by a reporter what it was, he answered, with a broad smile, “Boom!”

For more on the problem of Palestinian incitement of youngsters to terrorism, visit HR affiliate Teach Kids Peace.

© Divuach Ne’eman R”A, 2025

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