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flag In Feb 2026, Britannica removed a map labeling the region as "Palestine" to include Israel, West Bank, and Gaza after criticism.

flag In February 2026, Encyclopedia Britannica removed a map from its Britannica Kids section that labeled the area between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea as "Palestine" without acknowledging Israel. flag The change followed criticism from pro-Israel groups and media reports, which argued the map erased Israel’s existence and promoted a politically charged narrative. flag The company updated the entry to clarify that the region now includes Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza, but did not provide detailed reasoning for the revision.

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