Israel's new 'Greater Israel' map sparks massive outrage in Arab world
India TodayA diplomatic uproar has erupted across the Arab world following the release of a controversial map by Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The UAE condemned Israeli government-linked social media for publishing a "historical Israel" map that included occupied Palestinian territories and parts of neighbouring countries. THE 'GREATER ISRAEL' CONTROVERSY Israel's actions in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria have reignited debate over its territorial ambitions, linked to the concept of "Greater Israel." Controversy grew with statements like Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's remark in 2024, saying, "The future of Jerusalem is to expand to Damascus." In a documentary produced by Arte, Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich says he wants a “Jewish state,” adding that, “It is written that the future of Jerusalem is to expand to Damascus.” pic.twitter.com/E2SBu1LJvD — Middle East Eye October 10, 2024 Similarly, a now-deleted The Jerusalem Post article questioned whether Lebanon was part of Israel's "promised territory", sparking backlash.
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