What kind of academic degree do the young aspire to in Gaza, political science, pre-med or perhaps in the arts? Well in the land of Hamastine life is about one thing, educating the next generation to hate Israel and to be willing to sacrifice one’s life to strike out against Israel.

The proud Gaza community last week held a graduation for the lasts 3,000 teens to officially receive their certification as ‘terrorists’, completing the high school terror training program which includes fighting, commando skills, weapons, and other necessary skills to permit integrating into terrorist army.

The Times of Israel quotes Abu Hozifa, 29, a teacher in the program and a national security officer as saying “We teach the youth to honor the national flag and anthem, to strengthen their affinity with the homeland and Jerusalem, the spirit of resistance and the principles of steadfastness.”

Classroom instruction exists alongside teaching the future terrorists how to scale a building with a rope, negotiate barbed wire, and of course the use of weapons. The proud graduates are called “Liberation Vanguards,” wearing black tee-shirts and hats, with some painting their faces too.

Among the dignitaries present was Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, who called for the embellishment of a military college as well. The college is set to open its doors in September 2013. In his address to the audience he expressed confidence in the young generation, which ‘will be victorious and liberate the land.”

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(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)