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Israel is rewriting the Palestinian curriculum in East Jerusalem to erase Palestinian identity

A Palestinian school in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem is closed while on strike on September 19, 2022, in protest against a new Israeli-imposed curriculum. (Photo: Saeed Qaq/APA Images)Nearly 38 percent of Palestinian students in East Jerusalem now study the Israeli curriculum, while the rest of the students’ textbooks are being censored line by line, stripping mention of Jerusalem, prisoners, the Nakba, and freedom fighters.

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  • In my experience, education systems often struggle with the practical application of identity changes. This situation highlights how textbooks can significantly shape long-term perspectives.

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