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Israeli government engages in a bit of historical selectivity itself

Yen Dang
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Published: 15 October 2016

Last updated: 4 March 2024

Israeli Government video erases Palestinians from history – Charlie Hoyle – Mufta 11.10.16
Another complaint of historical revisionism, from a different perspective.

And see:

Foreign Ministry video presenting alternative history of Israel raises ire – Itamar Eichner – Ynetnews 09.10.16
'Israel's foreign policy is losing touch with reality,' says MK Ahmad Tibi.

A satirical ‘history of the Jewish people’ released by the Israeli government offends just about everyone – William Booth – The Washington Post 07.10.16
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