{
  "id": 1691945,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia deletes 'the Muslims will never give up Jerusalem' from its textbooks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/saudi-arabia-deletes-the-muslims-will-never-give-up-jerusalem-from",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T11:00:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/saudi-arabia-deletes-muslims-will-never-give-up-jerusalem-its-textbooks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saudi Arabia has removed the phrase \"the Muslims will never give up Jerusalem\" from its school textbooks, according to an Israeli research group. The change aims to reshape the kingdom's teaching on Islam, Palestine, and Israel. The removal is seen as a positive development by the group, Impact-se, as it removes hostility toward Israel. However, the report criticizes the continued use of the term \"Israeli Occupation\" in the textbooks, which reflects a non-recognition of Israel. The group also notes the truncating of Quranic verses addressing disbelief and sin. The curriculum modifications come amid ongoing tensions and Israeli politicians' calls to destroy the Al-Aqsa Mosque and build a Jewish temple in its place.",
  "summary": "Saudi Arabia deletes 'the Muslims will never give up Jerusalem' from its textbooks Submitted by Elis Gjevori on Tue, 08/18/2026 - 10:09 Israeli organisation still condemns Saudi lessons describing Israel as an occupation and recounting a Zionist bribery attempt to abandon Palestinians Muslim devotees with their children gather at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on 27 May 2026 to mark the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Saudi Arabia removed \"Muslims will never give up Jerusalem\" from textbooks.",
    "Change aims to reshape teaching on Islam, Palestine, and Israel.",
    "Removal seen as positive by Impact-se, but criticism over \"Israeli Occupation\" term."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia tightens regulations on money flow to UAE, in latest sign of deepening rift",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/saudi-arabia-tightens-regulations-on-money-flow-to-uae-in-latest-sign",
        "published": "2026-08-18T11:00:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}