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| Hamas flagship university grooms Hebrew teachers |
| 2013-01-09 |
| Hamas' flagship university in Gaza has a new diploma on offer — Hebrew, the official language of its arch-foe Israel. Gaza's Hamas rulers say they want to produce qualified teachers as the government gradually introduces Hebrew studies in its high schools. The aim is simple: It wants Palestinians in Gaza to learn their enemy's language. "As Jews are occupying our lands, we have to understand their language," said Education Ministry official Somayia Nakhala. There are 19 students enrolled in the first one-year Hebrew diploma course offered at the Islamic University in Gaza City, a stronghold of Hamas, the Islamic militant group that has ruled Gaza since 2007. Hamas does not recognize Israel, is officially pledged to its destruction and has killed hundreds of Israelis in suicide bombings, rocket strikes and other attacks. Officials hope graduates will become Hebrew teachers. Hamas has already begun offering Hebrew studies as an elective to ninth graders in 16 schools, and plans to expand the program to dozens of other schools in the coming months. |
| Posted by:tipper |
| #2 That's good. It'll make it easier for them to talk to their MOSSAD handlers. |
| Posted by: tu3031 2013-01-09 17:44 |
| #1 Enough Hebrew to get unnoticed onto a crowded bus, at any rate. |
| Posted by: Grunter 2013-01-09 17:40 |