The Middle East Media Research Institute Special Dispatch, May 14, 2010.
Following are excerpts from a Hamas children's show, "The Pioneers of
Tomorrow," which aired on Al-Aqsa TV on April 2, 2010.
To view this clip on MEMRI TV
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Nassur the Teddy Bear: "Dear children, when we grow up, we will become
martyrs, God willing. [...]
"Yes, Saraa, the pioneers of tomorrow will liberate the Al-Aqsa Mosque. The
children, the pioneers of tomorrow, and not only in the Gaza Strip and the West
Bank, but all over the world, my dear Saraa and dear children. [...]
"Go ahead, the audience is waiting..."
Caller: "I'm from Holland."
Nassur: "From Holland. Wow!"
Child host Saraa: "Welcome. "
Nassur: "Where in Holland, my dear?"
Saraa: "Greetings to our people in Holland. [...]
"What would you like to sing for us?"
Caller: "When We Become Martyrs."
Nassur: "Go ahead. Come on, cheer her on. Clap your hands."
Saraa: "Come on."
Nassur: "Come on."
Caller (singing): "When we get martyred we will go to Paradise.
When we get martyred we will go to Paradise.
No, don't say we are too small. This life has made us grown-ups.
Without Palestine our childhood means nothing.
Without Palestine our childhood means nothing.
Even if they gave us all the money in the world, it won't make us forget.
I am willing to sacrifice my blood for my country.
Without Palestine our childhood means nothing.
Without Palestine our childhood means nothing."
Saraa: "Thank you very much."
Nassur: "Warm applause."
