Saudi Arabia removes some anti-Israel references from school textbooks

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First seen: Aug 18, 2026, 7:02 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 22, 2026, 3:02 AM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Saudi textbooks reportedly no longer include a line stating that Muslims will never give up Jerusalem, along with some Quranic and Hadith passages. The changes are described as making the curriculum softer toward Israel.

SO WHAT?

The revisions may signal a broader shift in Saudi Arabia’s regional stance toward Israel and religious messaging.

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albawaba.comen

Has Saudi school textbooks became softer toward Israel?

Aug 22, 2026, 3:02 AM UTC

ibtimes.co.uken

Saudi Textbooks Remove 'Muslims Will Never Give Up Jerusalem' Line; Quran and Hadith Passages Also Removed

Aug 21, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC

albawaba.neten

Has Saudi school textbooks became softer toward Israel?

Aug 20, 2026, 3:31 PM UTC

albawaba.comen

Has Saudi school textbooks became softer toward Israel?

Aug 20, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC

albawaba.comen

Has Saudi school textbooks became softer toward Israel?

Aug 20, 2026, 12:46 PM UTC

siasat.comen

Saudi textbooks remove 'Muslims will never give up Jerusalem'

Aug 19, 2026, 1:47 PM UTC

themedialine.orgen

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Aug 18, 2026, 7:02 PM UTC