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Saudi Textbooks Soften Tone on Israel Amid Educational Reforms
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 7 hours ago
What happened
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.
- 01Saudi textbooks removed hostile phrases about Israel, including a statement on Jerusalem.
- 02Maps in textbooks no longer label some areas within Israel as Palestine.
- 03Educational reforms emphasize coexistence, tolerance, and dialogue.
- 04Antisemitic content has been eliminated from recent textbook editions.
- 05Some textbooks still portray Israel as an occupying force.
- 06Changes reflect a gradual shift under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
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