Shocking and disgraceful. The British Museum has chosen to erase the word “Palestine” from its displays after pressure from a lobbying group, prioritising politics over historical integrity. Museums are supposed to educate, not rewrite terminology to appease external interests. This decision feels like censorship dressed up as “accuracy” and seriously undermines public trust. A world-class institution should stand for independent scholarship — not cave to political pressure. Disgusting. Corrupt.The first reference to Palestine is on the Egyptian monument of Medinet Habu in 1186BCE. The first reference to Britain is the 4th century BC when it appears in the work of the Greek traveler Pytheas of Massalia.
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