British Museum removes word ‘Palestine’ from exhibits after pro-Israel pressure

The London institution has changed several displays following complaints from the UK Lawyers for Israel lobby group

The British Museum in London has removed the word “Palestine” from several information panels and maps in its ancient Middle East galleries following pressure from the pro-Israel lobbying group UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI).

In a statement on Saturday, UKLFI said the museum has confirmed it is reviewing and updating...