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British Museum Removes the Word “Palestine”

Published February 18, 2026, 14:12
British Museum Removes the Word “Palestine”

The British Museum has removed the word “Palestine” from exhibit labels, citing historical inaccuracy and a lack of neutrality. The decision was prompted by a complaint from lawyers who argued that the use of the term “Palestine” obscures the history of Israel. The move has sparked controversy, with more than 5,000 people signing an online petition calling for the word to be reinstated, arguing that the removal contributes to the erasure of Palestinian presence from public memory.