The following are excerpts from a report on Hamas’ Al-Aqsa TV about a graduation ceremony of kindergarten classes at the Islamic Association in Gaza. The report aired on May 31, 2007.
HOST: We will now take a short break to present the Palestinian childhood, and some scenes from the celebration in the kindergartens of the Islamic Association.
We followed this ceremony of the graduation of the 29th class of the Islamic Association's kindergartens. Let's watch the report, and then we'll be back to complete the discussion.
Girls’ show
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HOST: All the best. Stay with us to watch this performance by the children of Palestine.
Boys' Show
BOYS: Allah Akbar. Praise be to Allah.
Allah Akbar. Praise be to Allah.
Allah Akbar. Praise be to Allah.
Allah Akbar. Praise be to Allah.
Who is your role model? The Prophet.
Who is your role model? The Prophet.
What is your path? Jihad.
What is your path? Jihad.
What is your most lofty aspiration? Death for the sake of Allah.
What is your most lofty aspiration? Death for the sake of Allah.
Source: The Middle East Media Research Institute.
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