The Peace FAQ:
Incitement
Frequently Asked Questions:
In Israel, what constitutes incitement?
- Ever since the assassination of Yitzchak Rabin, "incitement" has
become the most sweeping term in Israel.
Every peep against the government, and especially against the left, is
immediately termed "incitement" and dispatched to be
dealt with by the law. Arutz-7 has not caved in to this anti-democratic trend, and we do not confuse the
terms "criticism" and "incitement". Only
an outright call, or an almost-outright call, for violence against a
person will be categorized on Arutz-7 as incitement.
- Arutz-7
Are children being incited to violence - or schooled in violence?
- New York, NY, November 15, 1999... The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today called on Chairman Yasir Arafat to
take immediate steps to put an end to anti-Israel and anti-Semitic incitement in Palestinian schools.
In a letter to Chairman Arafat, the League pointed to recent efforts by the Israeli government to re-examine how the Israeli-Arab conflict is taught, and suggested the Palestinians consider doing the same.
Abraham H. Foxman, ADL National Director, said he was "extremely troubled" by one textbook in particular, a history book and accompanying teacher's guide published by the Palestinian Ministry of Education that contain false and defamatory accusations about Israel and Zionism. "The book sends a message contrary to the process of reconciliation between Palestinians and Israelis," Mr. Foxman said.
"As you know, the government of Israel has made a concerted effort to look at what is being taught in the Israeli education system and to re-examine how the Israeli-Arab conflict is taught," Mr. Foxman said. "We urge the Palestinian Authority to take a similar approach to the teaching of history and take immediate steps to change what is being taught in Palestinian schools."
The New History of the Arabs and the World makes outlandish claims intended to incite anti-Israel and anti-Jewish hostility. The book compares Zionism and racism with Nazism, and claims that Zionism advocates the liquidation of the original inhabitants of Palestine. A companion Teacher's Guide suggests that students learn a number of principles about Zionism, including that it is a racist and aggressive movement and that racist superiority is a principle of Zionism, fascism and Nazism.
- Palestinian school books and children's TV preparing a new generation of terrorists, even as Peace agreements are being signed:
- Israel As "Occupied Palestine"
Israeli Cities Labeled Palestinian Cities
"Know my son that Palestine is your country... its pure soil is drenched 6th the blood of martyrs."
[Our Arabic Language for 5th grade, p. 65-66]Jerusalem as Capital of the "State of Palestine"
The Greedy Designs of the Jews in Jerusalem, "The Jews have clear greedy designs on Jerusalem......... What can we do to rescue Jerusalem and to liberate it from the thieving enemy?"
[Reader and Literary Texts for 8th grade, p. 96 & 99] - The Evil Enemy
Islamic Sources Used to Create Stereotype
"One must beware of the Jews, for they are treacherous and disloyal."
[Islamic Education for the 9th grade, p. 79]"Racism: Mankind has suffered from this evil both in ancient as well as modern times, for indeed, Satan has, in the eyes of many people, made their evil actions appear beautiful ... Such a people are the Jews..."
[Islamic Education for the 8th grade, p 95]"The clearest examples of racist belief and racial discrimination in the world are Nazism and Zionism."
"Treachery and disloyalty are character traits of the Jews."
[The New History of the Arabs and the World, p. 92]
[Islamic Education for the 9th grade, p.87]Misrepresentation of Modern Events
"Zionism is a political, aggressive and colonialist movement
[Modern Arab History and Contemporary Problems, Part II, for the 10th grade, p. 49]"I believe that the Jews are the enemies of the prophets and the believers."
[1996 Edition, Islamic Education, Part 2 for 4th grade, p. 66-67] - Education to Jihad & Martyrdom
"Jihad with one's life: This is by fighting enemies ... This is the highest level of Jihad because the Jihad fighter sacrifices himself"
[Islamic Education for the 5th grade, p. 107]"The first words of the young boy were the words "Jihad," "attach," and "conquest."
[The conqueror of Africa for 6th grade, p. 6-7, 43, 83 & 96]"I ask Allah to grant us a Martyr's death ,and that he gather us (in death) together with the Prophets, the honest ones, and the Martyrs."
[The Use of Language for 9th grade, p 35]"Bayonets and torches ... In your left hand you carried the Koran, and in your fight an Arab sword ... Without blood not even one centimeter will be liberated "
[Ibid p. 131-133] - Israel Must Be Fought By Waging Jihad
Call to Fight Israel
"Know, my son, that Palestine is your country ... that its pure soil is drenched with the blood of martyrs ... Why must we fight the Jews and drive them out of the land?'
[Our Arabic Language for 5th grade, p. 64-66]"My brothers! The oppressors overstepped the boundary. Therefore, Jihad and sacrifice are a duty ... Draw your sword... let us gather for war with red blood and blazing fire ... Death shall call and the sword shall be crazed from much slaughter. .. Oh Palestine, the youth shall redeem your land..."
[Reader and Literary Texts for 8th grade, p. 120-122]"What can we do to rescue Jerusalem and liberate it from the thieving enemy?"
[Ibid: p.991"This religion will defeat all other religions through the Muslim Jihad fighters."
[Islamic Education for 7th grade, p. 125]Jihad Language exercises:
1. Use the following expressions in one sentence: 'wisdom', 'Zionist danger', 'called for Jihad', 'tragedy'.2. Write six lines explaining to your friends the value of Jihad for Allah.
[1995 Edition, Our Arabic Language for 6th grade, p.21-29] - Jihad for Kids - Palestinian
Television
A young girl:
"Oh my sister sing constantly about my life as a suicide bomber, How we remain steadfast - each and every part of your soil I have drenched with my blood. And we shall march as warriors of Jihad (Holy War)."
[February 13, 1998]A young girl of about 9 years old:
"I shall take my soul in my band and throw it into the abyss of death. On your life I foresee my death. But I much quickly towards my death."
[May 22, 1998]A young boy sings:
"Come let us embark on JIHAD. Come let us conquer our land."
[July 19, 1998]Excerpt from a newscast:
"I have raised my children on JIHAD - Holy War and on the principle that they never give up on their land. I taught them that they must return."
[May 15, 1998]A young girl sings:
"Ask from us blood, we will drench you. Ask from us our soul, we will give it to you."
[March 20, 1998]A young boy of about 8 years old:
"I will come at the time of drought. With my best efforts I will bring a machine gun, violence, anger, anger, anger."
[May 1, 1998]A young girl about 6 years old:
"It is my heartfelt conviction to launch a JIHAD."
[June 19,1998]A young girl holding Palestinian flags:
"With our soul and blood we will redeem you Palestine."
[May 14, 1998]A young girl suicide bomber role model:
"When I wander into the entrance of Jerusalem, I will turn into a suicide warrior in battle dress!"
[February 6, 1998]Palestinian Arab children, in school dress:
"Jerusalem is ours. Palestine is ours."
[May 14, 1998]A young girl about 10 years old:
"I have drenched my land with my blood and swore by my father and mother that I shall march until the liberation of my country. Palestine is my country, not for the Zionists."
[July 1, 1998]A young boy about 8 years old:
"I come to say that we will throw them to the quiet sea. Occupier, your day is near, then we will settle our account. We will settle our claims with stories and bullets."
[July 2, 1998]A young girl with clenched fist:
"Lend your hands to justice and to JIHAD - to the glory of our country, dear brothers."
[July 1, 1998]A young boy with clenched fist:
"On your life, I foresee my death and I rush towards it. On your life, this is the death of a hero and he who seeks the death of a suicide warrior, This is it and how I suffer the chains of the Jews."
[August 22, 1998]Young Boys raising their arms and chanting:
"The youth will be victorious, the youth will be victorious. We are ready with our guns, we are ready with our guns."
[August 15, 1998] Summer Camp - Palestinian Television
"My children's children - my land." (Leader)
"My children's children - my land." (Group)
"In the suicide squad." (Leader)
"In the suicide squad." (Group)
"Fear not the armed car or tank." (Leader)
"Fear not the armed car or tank," (Group)
"As long as the mine explodes." (Leader)
"As long as the mine explodes." (Group)
[July 7, 1998]A boy sings:
"I came to you; I came to you with sword in hand;
I came to you to join and stand strong;
So they wont be insolent to me..."
"Your day is new, occupier;
And then we will close accounts
account has no end in rocks and bullets."
[July 7, 1998]A boy calls out and class responds:
"Children are victorious; Training with weapons."
[July 7, 1998]The Children's Club
"I am the voice of the exalted martyr, I'm the voice of the exalted Martyr and his green fire. Oh, my homeland...And like my father I'll live in the shadow of the heroes and echo his voice, with my blood, and his image will be upon my eyelids. Each and every part of your soil I have drenched with all my blood. And we shall march as warriors of Jihad (Holy War).
Oh, my exalted martyr, you are my example.
Oh, my companion, you are beside me.
Oh, my sister, sing constantly about my life as a suicide warrior how we remain steadfast.
Oh, my country, you are my soul.
Oh, my dawn, you are my heartbeat."
[February 13, 1998]The Children's Club
"My heartfelt conviction to launch a Jihad (Holy War)."
[February 20 & 24. 1998]A teacher's poem "The Shout"
"Oh, to those who achieved eternal glory and to the lovers of exalted martyrdom. Oh, steadfast leaders, we bless you with the most fitting tribute of all, for you have reached the highest summit, together with the righteous and the prophets. Do we say to you good-bye? No, instead we declare, see you again in heaven! For this is the meeting place, the loving faithful one."
[February 26, 1998]
- Israel As "Occupied Palestine"
Does Arafat and the PLO continue to whip up public support for violence and hatred?
- Arafat Threatens Violence Against Israel
Addressing a rally in Ramallah, November 15, 1998 (Al-Ayyam, November 16, 1998):
"Our rifles are ready and we are ready to raise them again if anyone tries to prevent us from praying in holy Jerusalem. . . . There are agreements and they better be carried out, because the 'generals of the stones' [i.e. intifada rioters] are ready. . . ."Interview with the Algerian newspaper Sawt al-Ahrar on August 1, 1998:
"The Palestinian Authority has taken steps to actively struggle against the Israeli Judaization scheme. . . . The Palestinian Authority is ready to restart the intifada in order to stop the assault on the Arab character of Jerusalem."Speech to the Organization of the Islamic Conference's Jerusalem Committee in Morocco on July 29, 1998 (Al-Hayat Al-Jadeeda, July 30, 1998)
"The Israeli policy of ethnic cleansing has taken on the ugliest of forms in recent months. . . . Israel has started the war over Jerusalem . . . but with Arab and Islamic assistance, this shall be our faithful jihad (holy war) - to defend holy Jerusalem from the danger of Judaization and the Zionist plot."Speech broadcast on official Palestinian Television, July 1, 1998:
"The battle for Jerusalem is a battle of life or death, life or death, life or death"Leading Palestinian marchers in a chant, broadcast on official Palestinian television on May 14, 1998:
"With our soul and blood we will redeem you O Palestine!"Message marking the tenth anniversary of the slaying of PLO leader Abu Jihad, chief of terrorist operations against Israel, published in the official PA newspaper Al-Hayat Al-Jadeeda, April 16, 1998:
"My colleagues in struggle and in arms, my colleagues in struggle and in jihad [holy war]. . . . Intensify the revolution and the blessed intifada. Reinforce the strong stance and strengthen the faith. We must burn the ground under the feet of the invaders."Interview on Egyptian Orbit TV, April 18, 1998:
"Question: If a violent incident occurs, Netanyahu will exploit it and say that it is for this reason that he is not hurrying to make an agreement with the Palestinians, since they are incapable of controlling the situation.
Arafat: I know his tricks. Everyone must know that all options are open before the Palestinian people, and not just the Palestinian people, but before the entire Arab nation.Question: Eight or nine years.
Arafat: Or twenty years. I say that all options are open before the Palestinian people. The Israelis are troubled by this phrase, but I ask them: "Why are you troubled by this phrase? Is it because you do not wish to implement the agreements?".Question: If your rival, and I don't want to say enemy, will not respect the accord, what will you do?
Arafat: We will cross that bridge when we come to it. As I said, all options are open before the Palestinian people.Question: Is Arafat still the same revolutionary fighter? Is he capable of taking to the streets when necessary?
Arafat: This nation of giants has created 100,000 Arafats. We are a nation of giants which has been struggling with World Zionism for 101 years, and we are capable of beginning it all again. I say this not in the name of Arafat but in the name of the new generals.Question: There are Western observers who say that something must happen on the ground for things to start moving. Do you think that something must happen on the street, or is it enough to have effective American pressure?
Arafat: The only answer which you will get from me is that all options are open before the Palestinian people. - Arafat Glorifies Terrorists
Interview on Egyptian Orbit TV, April 18, 1998:
Question: Does your position permit you to work without interruption, as you are wont to do?
Arafat: Without a doubt. I would also like to say that I envy the martyrs and I hope to become one of them, though it has been decreed thus far that I continue to live."Message to the Palestinians marking the 10th anniversary of the slaying of PLO leader Abu Jihad, chief of terrorist operations against Israel, published in the official PA newspaper Al-Hayat Al-Jadeeda, April 16, 1998:
"The blood of the martyr is never spilled in vain! We say with complete faith, loudly and clearly, that the song of the martyrs is etched in the path of Palestine, and their pure blood is upon our necks...."Speech broadcast on official Palestinian Television referring to Yihya Ayyash, Hamas bombmaker responsible for the deaths of more than 50 Israelis, January 19, 1998:
"We are all candidates for holy martyrdom. Candidates for holy martyrdom. In memory of the noble and brave holy martyrs Abu Iyad, Abu Al-Hol, Abu Muhammad, and before them Abu Jihad and before them Yihya Ayyash and after them, Yihya Ayyash." - Arafat Incites Against Israel
Speech to the Organization of the Islamic Conference's Jerusalem Committee in Morocco on July 29, 1998 (Al-Hayat Al-Jadeeda, July 30, 1998)
"We shall continue... to save holy Jerusalem from the Judaizing monster and the despised settlements . . . they [the Israelis] are determined to destroy the Dome of the Rock and Al-Aksa Mosque on the Temple Mount and to replace them by building Solomon's Temple. . . ."Interview with Al-Jezira television, June 28, 1998:
Question: What will you do, or what have you done, to prevent him [Prime Minister Netanyahu] from implementing the Jerusalem plan?
Arafat: Let me tell you something. The issue of Jerusalem is not just a Palestinian issue. It is a Palestinian, Arab, Islamic and Christian issue.Question: Can one also say that it is Jewish?
Arafat: No. Allow me to be precise - they consider Hebron to be holier than Jerusalem.Question: More than the Western Wall?
Arafat: More than the Western Wall... until now, all the excavations that have been carried out have failed to prove the location of the Temple. It is 30 years since they [the Israelis] captured the city and they have not succeeded in even giving one proof as to the location of the Temple.Question: For the sake of Jerusalem and the problem . . .
Arafat: For the sake of Jerusalem, we have received very, very little [funding]. We are tightening our belts to save money for the struggle against this Satan, the Satan of money, the Satan of influence, the Satan of discord, the Satan of the robbery which the Government of Israel is attempting to commit."
What do the Oslo agreements say about incitement?
- "[Israel and the PA] shall seek to foster mutual understanding and tolerance and shall accordingly
abstain from incitement, including hostile propaganda, against each other."
- Article XX11, Oslo II agreement, signed on September 28, 1995 by Israel and the PLO.
- RELATED SECTIONS:
Peace, Oslo, Palestinians, Arafat, Intifada, War, Islam, Democracy, Leftists, Egypt, Camp David
- WWW RESOURCES:
Center for Monitoring the Impact of Peace
- BOOKS & PRINTED MATERIAL:
- Why I Left Jihad: The Root of Terrorism and the Return of Radical Islam, by Walid Shoebat
[VIEW BOOK HERE] - Arafat's War: The Man and His Battle for Israeli Conquest, by Efraim Karsh
[VIEW BOOK HERE] - Hatred's Kingdom: How Saudi Arabia Supports the New Global Terrorism, by Dore Gold
[VIEW BOOK HERE] - Preachers of Hate: Islam and the War on America, by Kenneth R. Timmerman
[VIEW BOOK HERE] - The Everlasting Hatred: The Roots of Jihad, by Hal Lindsey
[VIEW BOOK HERE] - Mass Hate: The Global Rise of Genocide and Terror, by Neil J. Kressel
[VIEW BOOK HERE] - Islam and Terrorism: What the Quran Really Teaches About Christianity, Violence and the Goals of the Islamic Jihad, by Mark A. Gabriel
[VIEW BOOK HERE] - Beacon of Hatred: Inside Hizballah.s Al-Manar Television, by Avi Jorisch
[VIEW BOOK HERE]
- Why I Left Jihad: The Root of Terrorism and the Return of Radical Islam, by Walid Shoebat
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