Overview
- Encyclopedia Britannica took down the Britannica Kids map and updated the entry to state that today the State of Israel, the West Bank, and the Gaza Strip are within the area in question.
- UK Lawyers for Israel filed a complaint arguing the map erased Israel and echoed the slogan 'from the river to the sea' associated with militant groups.
- The Telegraph’s inquiry preceded the removal, prompting the publisher to review and revise the page.
- Editor-in-chief Theodore Pappas said Britannica will review UKLFI’s claims and adjust content if needed.
- The dispute traces back to concerns first raised in November 2024 by author Shari Black, with critics also challenging Britannica Kids’ historical use of the term 'Palestine,' citing its Roman-era origin under Hadrian in 135 CE.