2026-09-03 19:24 UTC
Tony Blair denies reports he asked to swap 'Palestine' to 'Samaria' in Palestinian schoolbooks
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In a rare rebuke, Blair's institute called the report a 'complete fabrication,' while the Board of Peace said it was 'entirely fabricated' and 'not backed by a shred of evidence.' The report comes as Israel expands use of its curriculum in East Jerusalem schools
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The text neutrally reports a denial by former Prime Minister Tony Blair regarding a controversial statement, without taking a side or expressing explicit ideological framing. Rule 8 applies. | The text neutrally reports on statements denying a report regarding diplomatic developments and mentions Israel's policy without taking a side or using partisan framing. Rule 8 applied.