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Hamas flagship university grooms Hebrew teachers

 
Published on Jan 10, 2013
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In this Jan 7, 2013, photo, Palestinian students study Hebrew at the Islamic University in Gaza City. Gaza's Islamic University, a stronghold of the ruling Hamas militant group, has started its first Hebrew-language class. Hamas, which has killed hundreds of Israelis in years of battles against the Jewish state, says its aim is simple: Palestinians should learn their enemy's language. -- PHOTO: AP

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) - 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 recognise Israel, is officially pledged to its destruction and has killed hundreds of Israelis in suicide bombings, rocket strikes and other attacks.

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