Incitement in the Palestinian Authority - 2015

The Ministry of Strategic Affairs and Public DiplomacyJanuary 17, 2016

1. Israel has no right to exist, definitely not as a Jewish state; there is no Jewish people, and it has no historic connection with the Holy Land or Jerusalem.

2. The eventual elimination of the State of Israel is inevitable, and a Palestinian state will be established throughout “Historic Palestine”.

3. The Jews and Zionists are inferior, inhuman creatures, who pose an “environmental hazard” to Jerusalem, and should be dealt with accordingly.

4. All forms of struggle, including terrorism, are legitimate in pursuit of the ultimate goal. At times diplomatic or political struggle may be more expedient than terror.

Common Themes in the Palestinian Narrative

Facebook Page of the Official PA TV Station:Jews are Murderous Monkeys and Pigs

(October 13, 2015)

Al-Hayat Al-Jadideh (PA official newspaper), November 15, 2015

Israel = The Islamic State

The Official Facebook Page of President Abbas’ Presidential Guard Shows him Greeting a Palestinian Terrorist who Killed Two Israelis

This terrorist, after serving 29 years in prison, was given a monthly salary of $2,500, a “release grant” of about

$12,000, and the rank of Major-General, equivalent to that of a government minister

(Posted November 26, 2015)

The Official PA Education System:

- School Activities

- Textbooks

“Palestine”, a poem (excerpt)

“Brothers, the oppressors have gone too far. Thus, the Jihad is a privilege, and sacrifice is a privilege.

So unsheathe your sword, and do not return it.”

8th Grade Literature Book

Portrait of a Female Suicide Bomber who Murdered Two Israelis Displayed Prominently at Entrance to PA

Governmental School

“The Heroic Martyr”

(Ayat Al-Akhras, who murdered

two Israeli civilians in a

supermarket in 2002)

“Artas” High School for girls near Bethlehem

Summary

1. The hateful discourse against Israel, culture of hate, and encouragement of terror – all continue

2. The recent wave of terrorism strengthened these trends.

3. Focus on instilling these messages of hate among the younger generation.

4. An atmosphere was created that justifies the struggle against Israel, and perpetuating the culture of hate.

5. The culture of incitement is an obstacle to the resolution of the conflict and recently translates into violence and terrorism.