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IMDb Faces Backlash for Replacing 'Israel' With 'Occupied Palestinian Territories'
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By Nirit Anderman
First reported by Haaretz · 9 hours ago
What happened
IMDb has reportedly changed the country name 'Israel' to 'The Occupied Palestinian Territories' on its platform, drawing criticism from pro-Israel groups. The exact context and IMDb's official response remain unclear.
- 01IMDb reportedly replaced 'Israel' with 'The Occupied Palestinian Territories'.
- 02The change has drawn criticism from pro-Israel groups.
- 03The exact context and official response are not yet clear.
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