Ministry for Diaspora Affairs | October 2024

Chapter 3 Antisemitism and Indoctrination Promoting the Destruction of Israel in Schools and Their Social Media Platforms

7 Qalqilya Girls’ Elementary School - ( بنات قلقيلية الاساسية ) On November 4, 2023, a video was posted titled “Protect our people in Gaza.” The footage showed several antisemitic and inciting drawings by children. The most prominent drawing depicted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Hitler, complete with a mustache, Nazi uniform and hairstyle, and Nazi salute, along with a blood-stained hand. Another drawing showed a soldier with a Star of David on his helmet holding a prisoner in Gaza, whose legs are firmly rooted in the ground. 40

9 ”Martyr Izzat Abu al-Rab” 42 Boys’ High School, Qabatiya ( مدرسة الشهيد عزت أبو الرب الثانوية للبنين / قباطية ) On November 7, 2023, a video was posted from a solidarity event that students and teachers held in the school’s courtyard to support individuals in Gaza. In the video , students chant, “Allah loves the martyr.” 43

QR code for the video showcasing the inciting drawings of the school’s students, November 2023

QR Codes for Videos Posted on the School’s Facebook Account, November 2023

8 Bethlehem Boys’ Elementary School ( مدرسة ذكور بيت لحم الأساسية )

Glorification of Terrorists and Delegitimization of Israel 10 Imam Ali Elementary School for Girls, Nablus ( مدرسة الامام علي الاساسية للبنات ) On November 21, 2023, a video was posted showing two girls performing a play. One girl was dressed as a Jewish soldier, and the other as a Palestinian civilian. The plot of the play is a confrontation where the soldier prevents the civilian from reaching the Al-Aqsa Mosque. The soldier threatens to shoot her in the head with a gun, but in response, the civilian picks up a stone and kills the soldier.

On November 6, 2023, a video of residents expressing solidarity with Gaza and its residents was posted on the school’s official website Facebook page. In the video, children can be seen chanting , “With spirit and blood, we will redeem Al-Aqsa,” while holding signs showing support for Gaza and its people. 41

QR Codes for Videos Posted on the School’s Facebook Account, November 2023

40 https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1036294264279310 41 https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1013651549920763 42 https://www.alwatanvoice.com/arabic/news/2013/05/25/397391.html 43 https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1063110261371336

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