| palwatch.org palwatch.org The Palestinian Authority continues to portray Palestinian terrorists as national heroes and role models. In a program on Palestinian Authority television, terrorist Abbas Al-Sayid (who planned the 2002 Passover suicide bombing that killed 30 civilians) is glorified as a "heroic fighter, the lion of the prison cells," when PA TV visits his relatives. Transcript: PA TV host: "We are outside the home of the patient, heroic fighter who is resolute, overcoming his chains, desiring freedom - Abbas Al-Sayid, the lion of the prison cells." PA TV host interviews released prisoner in the house of Al-Sayid: Host: "[What is] your feeling now in the home of Abbas Al-Sayid - the leader, hero, defeater of the enemies, defeater of the dungeons, and lion under interrogation?" Released female terrorist, Du'a Al-Jayousi: "He was an example and role model for us, we wanted very much to meet him." Released male terrorist, Muayyad Al-Jallad: "I do not forget our neighbor and brother, Abbas Al-Sayid. He is the crown on our heads. Allah willing, we will soon rejoice for him over his release... He is honor to the nation, and there is no doubt that he makes us proud. Allah willing, he has enough patience and will... We are all familiar with his manly qualities of heroism and strength." [PA TV (Fatah), Oct. 25, 2011] |
