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Father of terrorist Uday Al-Zayyat “Abu Saqr”: “Allah willing, we will meet [our son Uday] (i.e., terrorist) in Paradise of the Master of the Universe, and Almighty Allah will consider him a Martyr. Allah willing, he will be considered a Martyr, always attacking his enemy and never retreating.”...

Mother of terrorist Nimr Abu Mustafa: “He [Nimr Abu Mustafa] (i.e., terrorist) told me ‘You have 17 [children], one less will be 16. I want to die as a Martyr.’” Aunt of terrorist Nimr Abu Mustafa: “Is anything sweeter than Martyrdom? Is anything sweeter than him going to the Master of the Universe...”

Official PA TV, interview with the father and grandmother of 14-year-old dead terrorist Yazan Akkoub, who attempted to stab Israeli soldiers Father of terrorist Yazan Akkoub: “Praise Allah, [my son Yazan] died as a Martyr. Allah will receive him as a Martyr, a Martyr of all Palestine... We are all...”

Official PA TV, interview with the father of dead terrorist Rami Al-Shoumali, who participated in violent confrontations with Israeli forces Father of dead terrorist Rami Al-Shoumali: “He [Rami Al-Shoumali] was an especially good-hearted young man. He helped people. He asked for Martyrdom and...”

Mother of terrorist Abd Yassin Maarik Jarban: “Praise Allah, he achieved Martyrdom, praise Allah, I’m proud of him, proud of all the Martyrs.” [Official PA TV, Nov. 15, 2023] Abd Yassin Maarik Jarban – 33-year-old Palestinian terrorist who was killed while participating in violent confrontations...

Crowd at the funeral of terrorist Ahmed Dababseh: “Leave the Martyr covered in his blood [during burial], and 1,000 blessings to his mother. Mother of the Martyr, congratulations, if only my mother were in your place.” Father of terrorist Ahmed Dababseh: “Praise Allah Master of the Universe, it is...”

A Palestinian man hands out sweets and shouts "There is no God but Allah" and "Allahu Akbar" (“Allah is greatest”). Text on screen: "A Palestinian man distributes candies after his wife and children died as Martyrs." Man: "We, our sons and daughters are dead. And we [also] want to die now. We want..."

The video shows an interview with the father of terrorist Mahmoud Ar’arawi, one of four terrorists who died while participating in violent confrontations with Israeli soldiers. Father of terrorist Mahmoud Ar’arawi: “[My son used] his special weapon, [that he bought] with his own money… He set out...”

Friend of dead teen PIJ member celebrates his death, saying there’s nothing better than dying as a “Martyr”

Dead teen terrorist eulogized as “general of the Molotov cocktails and hero of the pipe bombs”

Al-Ra’i “ascended [to Heaven] as a Martyr while advancing and not retreating”

Father of terrorist Othman Abu Khurj: “From the start of [this] intifada, Othman [Abu Khurj’s] (i.e., terrorist) goal was Martyrdom.” [Official PA TV News, Aug. 22, 2023] Othman Atef Muhammad Abu Khurj – 17-year-old Palestinian terrorist and Islamic Jihad member who threw an explosive at Israeli...

PA lauds slain terrorist’s mother as she bids farewell with tears and joy

In a cartoon shared by the PA, mother of a “Martyr” is portrayed crying tears of joy next to her dead son

PA praises child terrorist who got shot on his way to carry out an attack

Fattouh condemns “execution” of a child who attempted to stab Israeli soldiers

Completely ignoring the fact that terrorist Muhammad Al-Za’arir tried to stab and kill 2 Israelis, PA portrays him as innocent victim “denied medical care”

Deputy Director of PLO Commission of Prisoners' Affairs: “We are present among you through the names of our prisoners”

“I gird myself with endurance and think of them as if they travelled” says the mother of two “Martyrs”

“Only Martyrdom is fitting for the life of a Jihad fighter” posts 15-year-old terrorist, hours before attempting to stab Israeli solders

Official PA daily publishes cartoon praising teen terrorist

Brother of terrorist Bader Al-Masri: “Whenever the [Israeli] army entered [Nablus], Bader [Al-Masri] (i.e., terrorist) would go once, twice, 10 times. We tried to prevent him… He told us: “I want Martyrdom.” He asked for it and achieved it. He wanted this, and we rejoice in his joy. Like he wanted...”

Mother of terrorist Bader Al-Masri: “[Bader] wanted this. He would always say: “Mom, pray for me,” and play the song I came to you as a Martyr... He asked for Martyrdom, he was not interested in this world” … Amjad Al-Masri, brother of terrorist Bader Al-Masri: “Bader is one of the young people who...”

Text on screen: “Who are you, pioneer?” The video shows children participating in the PLO Supreme Council for Youth and Sports summer camps speaking Girl: “My sister is Martyr Mai Afaneh (i.e., terrorist)” Boy 1: “My friend is heroic Martyr Fayez Damdoum (i.e., terrorist).” Boy 2: “I am the friend...”

Children participating in PA summer camps in the Gaza Strip are taught to honor past terrorist “Martyrs” and to envision themselves as “Martyrs.” In a procession, children held signs that read:“I am Martyr number,” followed by a different number for each child. PA summer camp sports instruction...