Hamas TV has a new children's show which features a Mickey Mouse look-alike. But this Mickey does not romp about with Pluto, he teaches his young viewers to fight the "Zionist Occupation" and dream of a world dominated by Islam.
The show, called "Tomorrow's Pioneers", features a giant black-and-white Mickey Mouse-like character, called "farfour," or butterfly in Arabic. The program made headlines worldwide because the character has preached against Israel and the US and praised armed resistance.
According to Palestinian Media Watch , "using a character based on an appealing, world-famous and beloved icon like Mickey Mouse to teach Islamic supremacy and resistance as Islamic duty is a powerful and effective way to indoctrinate children."
The program encourages participation by child viewers, who phone in to the show and recite poems with images of hate and violence; for example, "We will destroy the chair of the despots, so they will taste the flame of death," and, in another poem, "Rafah sings ‘Oh, oh.' Its answer is an AK-47. We who do not know fear, we are the predators of the forest."
According to AP, Palestinian Information Minister Mustafa Barghouti, an independent, said Wednesday that the show reflects a "mistaken approach" to the Palestinian struggle for independence and would be suspended immediately, to allow for a review.
But on Friday, Barghouti would only say the station had promised to correct any problems.
The station's manager, Hazem al-Sharawi, said the show has an educational message and will not be canceled. On Friday, the lead character said he cheated in his exams because "the Jews destroyed my house," and he lost his books under the rubble. Children called in telling him his behavior was un-Islamic.
Also during the show, the adult presenter and the station manager, al-Sharawi, told viewers that once Islam rules, its message of "good and peace" will also rule.
Click here to watch selections of the show, courtesy of Palestinian Media Watch.
(32) Anonymous, November 10, 2013 7:44 PM
angery
it makes me so mad to see this. booo hamas!
(31) Anonymous, December 27, 2008 7:18 PM
This is not acceptable.
This is something to be very concerned about. Is humanity really so dumm to repeat the mistakes from 60 years ago? How can loving and caring mothers agree to have their blessed children getting so abused and brainwashed? hamas is mental thick!
(30) Anonnymus, November 17, 2007 3:19 PM
Good News
I think Disney sued Hamas.
(29) herb alexander, September 22, 2007 7:43 AM
What do you expect from these kids
Israel means the world to me. But given the reality of these kids' lives, I cannot understand exactly what you imagine their attitude towards Israel could possibly be.
For example, true or not, it is certainly within the realm of possibility that a child, whose home was destroyed by us, might consider cheating if his books were lost in that destruction.
Lets face it, these kids are "collateral damage" in this unfortunate struggle. Any animosity they have towards us will not go away by shutting down a TV show; which, judging from the samples, seems to be less hostile than the description led me to believe.
(28) Ren, June 2, 2007 3:42 PM
The robbers of innocents!!!!!
My heart goes out to the children of Muslims that promote such HATE and rob their children of loving and peaceful childhoods...SHAME ON THEM
(27) Anonymous, May 21, 2007 2:49 AM
If this is the case then surely you can get Disney to sue Hamas for copying
their character - but then I suppose Hamas may then try to blow up
Disneyland if they do. This is not acceptable.
(26) shmujew, May 19, 2007 5:52 PM
terror and murder is islam
This is the religion of hate and murder, why would you at aish expect any less from these people?
(25) Baljeet Singh, May 19, 2007 11:04 AM
Totally INSANE!!!!
These children are going to grow up with no memory of enjoyable childhood BUT HATRED & VIOLENCE...the adults responsible for this insane indoctrination are LUNATICS who are implanting hatred instead of universal respect and love for mankind in the hearts & minds of these poor misguided children.... if SIN could be categorized then this MUST BE MOTHER OF ALL SINS!!!
How sad!!
(24) Ryan, May 18, 2007 2:33 PM
Islamic imperialism
Farfour (Mickey Character) tells Saraa that they are being prepared for Islamic imperialism.
"We've said more than once that becoming masters of the world requires the following: First, to be happy with our Arabic language, which once upon a time ruled this world," said Farfour (Mickey Character).
The Islamists are grooming their children for global conquest, not just local nationalism.
(23) iris, May 18, 2007 2:19 PM
"If Islam Rules" - our world today is not THAT stupid as to forego their own religious beliefs be it Judaism or Christianity or Buddhism, for a religion such as ISLAM. It will never happen! This is NOT Nazi Germany, most of mankind is much more tolerant than people were during WWII. Women must persevere and fight back, becuase, after all, Islamic Law does give "men" preferential treatment. So, women, please vote for a "female" leader, such as Hillary Clinton, or someone like her, so we can maintain our equality!
(22) Anonymous, May 17, 2007 8:27 PM
sickening
To brainwash children is criminal. I believe this is a criminal act against the children of Palestine. I think the people responsible for this act shold be jailed.
(21) Eva David, May 17, 2007 5:04 PM
Give it back to them
I think a cute counter attack would be an Arabic child and Hamas like doll talk about the wonderful State of Israel and show it around the world. The Palestinians may get a kick out of it. What do you think?
(20) Pat Dunnavant, May 17, 2007 5:01 PM
Eisner?
And is Eisner doing anything about the infringement on Disney enterprise? Or are they in consort?
(19) Cindy, May 17, 2007 1:04 PM
Too Gauche to be Revolting
Truthfully, this is one of the most pathethic video footages I've seen of Mickey.This is something they emulated from the nazi propoganda which makes it too passe to be appalling. They (P.A.) are perverting Mickey, a once all time favourite bening disney mouse and manifesting the ratness behind it. I'm astonished that they excluded the rest of the disney characters. Barney the dinosuar hasn't been target for their hate shows yet.
(18) Esti, May 17, 2007 12:09 PM
Hm
The end justifies the means?
(17) suzy, May 17, 2007 3:00 AM
very sad
So sad.
We pray for peace, and they concentrate on destruction
(16) Elonna, May 16, 2007 5:03 PM
Nazi Propaganda all over again
Reminds me of the Nazi "games" invented for children. The terrible cartoons and board games for kids in Germany invented by Nazis. Teaching kids to hate, kill, cheat on exams...I feel sorry for those kids!
(15) sidney, May 16, 2007 8:29 AM
similar to germany 1937 over again
when will people ever learn , hatred gets you nowhere
(14) Erin, May 15, 2007 6:32 PM
I Agree
I agree with all the other comments. It seems to be another Nazi brainwashing. How can ANY one of ANY religion promote harm and death to their children. Children are supposed to be the future, in this future, their will terrible violance and HATE for many years to come. It is A MORAL OUTRAGE!!
(13) jamie, May 15, 2007 2:53 AM
salina you are mistaken
How on earth can you say israel is doing anything remotely similar in brainwashing her children?! All one sees in israel are shows promoting peace and dialogue, and most often just your typical children's fare. Only arabs are brainwashing their kids to hate and kill. the only similarity i can think of is Nazi Germany. There can be no peace until we see a drastic change in how arabs are educating the next generation. This show [and there are many more like it as the documenatry Jihad for Kids demonstrates] is a moral outrage.
(12) susan, May 15, 2007 2:42 AM
horrid
As an educator I can tell you that the unfortunate power of this grotesque TV clip will have a tremendous influence on the children who view it. This is sickening, to teach hate and murder to children. This fills me with dread for the perversion of the upcoming generation of Islamic terrorists.
(11) Aviyah Isaacson, May 14, 2007 9:39 PM
A Call for Fighters
BS"D
My Dear Fellow Jews,
We have been through a lot of this Anti-Semitism.And not until the Mashiach will come, we will still be facing a lot of threat.
Its time to empower ourselves, looking back in our history ( Holocaust ) we were fooled, we have allowed ourselves to be humilated, we were like a sheep being brought into slaughtering house - feeling helpless. That's because we were psychologially raised not as a fighter. Like the Israelites, when they saw the great assembly of Egyptians running after them, they were terrified and most have decided to surrender because they were psychologically weak that they still see themselves as a slaves.
Just as G-d said, every able man should serve in military. And it remains true unto our days. Whatever country we belong, we should serve because our might is needed not only by our fellow Jews but other people as well against this sick terrorist.
Even, women religious and non-religious alike, should take self-defense course, so as we will build upon ourselves the spirit to fight for our spiritual and physical survival.
We are the true light of this world. And it is our best fight and big thanks to other nations who joins and help us in this cause.
My dear fellow Jews is time to be united. Let's do it now.
(10) Anonymous, May 14, 2007 7:35 PM
Yikes!
Yikes, that's awful. Brain-washing in action. Thank G-d the rational in this world still outnumber the irrational.
(9) salina, May 14, 2007 1:01 PM
I m sure that Israelis are also equipping their chi;dren with thir version of defence
Why is it every where i turn i see double standards, I truely wish that people would face up to the realities of war . Nobody teaches their children to love their enemies
(8) Kadi, May 14, 2007 11:42 AM
O.O
Honestly, I agree with Jack Tam. I heard about it briefly, but had no idea of THIS! Allright, those palestinians have showed their 'peaceful' minds (I don't want to hear them wondering about where all those young terrorists come from).
(7) amy thomas, May 14, 2007 10:19 AM
please e-mail this to disney.
(6) Anonymous, May 13, 2007 11:46 PM
Poor Mickey!
Hey, does Disney know about this? Or does Disney not care, because it's against Jews? Whatever it is... this is really sad! Rachmana L'tzlan!
(5) Jack Tam, May 13, 2007 1:11 PM
Wow! I knew it was bad, but this!
We spent some time in Israel a few years
ago and could feel the hatred then, but this has matured beyond belief. Maybe it has always been this way hidden from the outside world.
(4) Philip, May 13, 2007 11:55 AM
When Islam Rules
Pity the world if Islam rules. If Islam rules, there will be more Muslims murdering each other. Witness how the Muslim Shiites are murdering the Muslim Sunnis, and vice versa. Where is the peace for Muslims murdering each other?
If Islam rules, there will be more women as second class citizens. Shame on male chauvinist Muslims for mistreating your women and relegating them to second class citizens.
If Islam rules, there will be more old Muslim lechers forcing young girls to marry them. Can you imagine how these poor female kids suffer when they are forced to marry old lecherous men that they cannot love? Where is the peace for these young female children? Shame on old Muslim male lechers who force young girls to marry you. Oh Muslims, why are you so unjust? Why do you have to emulate the false prophet and lecherous Muhammad, who married Aisha when she was only six years old? Why should you also become a pedophile?
Shame on Muslims of some sects for mutilating your own children during some religious festivals. If ignorant Muslims increase in these Muslim sects, there will be more children mutilated. Pity the little girls who have their sexual organs mutilated. Shame on you satanic Muslims!!
If Islam rules, hatred will increase because there will be more Muslims hating each other. Shame, shame, shame!!! Shame on you Muslims; you are all Satan with Satan's hatred. Why do you Muslims have to be so evil? Don't you know anything about being good?
(3) MAUREEN, May 13, 2007 11:55 AM
THE UNCLEAN RODENT OF HATE
THIS VIDEO WAS AN ABOMINATION. THE GENERATION COMING UP WILL BE EVEN WORSE THEN THE ONES WE ARE DEALING WITH NOW...IT'S SO SAD TO SEE AND HEAR UGLY HATRED IN CHILDREN.
(2) Anonymous, May 13, 2007 9:50 AM
Sad , sad , very sad
(1) Ken Wolf, May 13, 2007 8:34 AM
Children being taught hatred will teach hatred to others.
We, need to have programs that the children can see that show that peace amongst all people of faith can co-exist and learn to respect one another. If not, then only blood shed and misery await all of man kind.