Hamas Rejects Teaching of Holocaust

[Toro]

What a bunch of assholes.

The United Nations has launched a new plan to teach the Holocaust in Gaza schools, drawing fierce condemnation from the Palestinian territory's militant Hamas rulers, school teachers — and even the body tasked with peace negotiations with Israel.

If implemented, it would be the first time most Palestinian children learn about Jewish suffering. But the outcry underscores how sensitive the issue is to Palestinians.

... He added that officials were hesitating because they feared Hamas would incite loyalists to damage UN schools or harm their teachers if they introduce the materials. He requested anonymity because he was barred from discussing the matter with the media.

Hamas frequently accuses the UN of spreading immorality, and unknown assailants have attacked the agency's property in the past, including the torching of summer camps last year.

Since Hamas seized power of Gaza in 2007, it has viewed the UN as the main challenger to its influence in the coastal territory. Officials have tried to limit the international group's vast influence in Gaza, where it operates schools for some 200,000 children.

But the controversy over teaching the Holocaust in Gaza is more than a power struggle between the UN and Hamas.

Many Palestinians are reluctant to acknowledge Jewish suffering, fearing it would diminish recognition of their own claims. Views range from outright denial to challenging the scope of the Holocaust.

Hamas rejects UN Holocaust classes in Gaza - World - CBC News

 

[jillian]

I'm shocked.

 

[xsited1]

 

[Valerie]

I'm shocked.

And chagrined...

 

[Trajan]

they want to take credit for it if they get the chance...

 

[Big Fitz]

I'm surprised. I would think they'd teach it as a highlight of history.

 

[The Infidel]

I'm shocked.

And chagrined...

Surprised even.....

 

[syrenn]

aaaaawwwww poor hamas. Ya know what, fuck them.

 

[P F Tinmore]

The Holocaust is irrelevant to the conflict. Why would it be necessary to teach it in Palestine?

It is not allowed to teach about the Nakba in Israel. Is the UN pushing for that or are they going to be one sided?

 

[Grace]

History such as the magnitude of the Holocaust should NEVER be hidden.

 

[Dr Grump]

We aren't taught about it where I live..well, as part of history anyway....

 

[Shogun]

they should be exterminated for not falling over themselves to learn about european history!


It's a good thing every one of you know exactly how China was united under the first emperor. I'd hate to think that millions of people have died in history that you are not wholly aware of.

 

[Toro]

The whole reason Israel exists is because of the Holocaust. What are the Palestinians taught? That one day, the Jews of the world just suddenly decided for no apparent reason that the Israels would take their land?

Maybe they shouldn't teach WWI and WWII either.

 

[P F Tinmore]

The whole reason Israel exists is because of the Holocaust. What are the Palestinians taught? That one day, the Jews of the world just suddenly decided for no apparent reason that the Israels would take their land?

Maybe they shouldn't teach WWI and WWII either.

Israel started taking over Palestine decades before the Holocaust.

 

[Toro]

The whole reason Israel exists is because of the Holocaust. What are the Palestinians taught? That one day, the Jews of the world just suddenly decided for no apparent reason that the Israels would take their land?

Maybe they shouldn't teach WWI and WWII either.

Israel started taking over Palestine decades before the Holocaust.

Aaaaannnnndddd ....

... its just a coincidence that Israel came into existence a few years after WWII. Gotcha!

 

[P F Tinmore]

The whole reason Israel exists is because of the Holocaust. What are the Palestinians taught? That one day, the Jews of the world just suddenly decided for no apparent reason that the Israels would take their land?

Maybe they shouldn't teach WWI and WWII either.

Israel started taking over Palestine decades before the Holocaust.

Aaaaannnnndddd ....

... its just a coincidence that Israel came into existence a few years after WWII. Gotcha!