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Full coverage· Politics· Updated

Saudi Textbooks Soften Tone on Israel Amid Educational Reforms

Saudi Arabia is revising its school textbooks to remove hostile language toward Israel, including sensitive phrases and map labels, as part of a broader push for tolerance. However, some content still depicts Israel as an occupying power, reflecting ongoing tensions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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What happened

  1. 01Saudi textbooks removed hostile phrases about Israel, including a statement on Jerusalem.
  2. 02Maps in textbooks no longer label some areas within Israel as Palestine.
  3. 03Educational reforms emphasize coexistence, tolerance, and dialogue.
  4. 04Antisemitic content has been eliminated from recent textbook editions.
  5. 05Some textbooks still portray Israel as an occupying force.
  6. 06Changes reflect a gradual shift under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Translated and summarized by baba from Maariv, the latest report. Read Maariv’s original

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