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Saudi Textbooks Erase Palestine: A New Shift in Middle East Politics?
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57:57Now PlayingThe findings of an Israeli think tank's study on Saudi Arabian textbooks have revealed a notable shift in the kingdom's educational materials, potentially signaling a groundwork for normalizing ties with Israel. As noted in the report, "Year on year we are seeing advances in Saudi textbooks which add up to a curriculum that increasingly embraces tolerance and moderation. These most recent changes, which include a more open attitude towards Israel, are another important step in this direction," said Marcus Sheff, CEO of IMPACT-se. The study documented the removal of antisemitic content, conspiracy theories about Zionism, and references to Israel as "the Zionist enemy," instead adopting more neutral language like "the Israeli occupation army." However, one striking observation was the erasure of Palestine from most maps and lessons, with some textbooks omitting the names of all countries bordering Saudi Arabia. This development has sparked speculation about a potential shift in Middle East politics, as the ultraconservative Muslim kingdom appears to be moderating its stance on Israel while downplaying the Palestinian cause in its educational curriculum.
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