Jordanian Textbooks Exhibit Antisemitic Themes, Report Reveals
Jordanian school textbooks contain antisemitic, anti-Zionist themes, IMPACT-se finds
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A report by IMPACT-se reveals that Jordanian textbooks for the 2025-2026 school year include antisemitic and anti-Israel themes, portraying Jews negatively while promoting peace with Christians. The findings raise concerns about Jordan's educational content amid its alliance with the West.
- 01Textbooks describe Jews as 'treacherous' and responsible for historical economic issues in Germany.
- 02The peace treaty with Israel is characterized as reluctant, with Israel frequently labeled as 'Palestine' in maps.
- 03Hamas's October 7 attacks are justified as responses to 'Israeli aggression' in the textbooks.
- 04Despite some messages of peace, antisemitic themes remain prevalent and unchanged.
- 05IMPACT-se CEO Marcus Sheff highlighted the inconsistency in promoting tolerance towards Jews compared to Christians.
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A recent report by the international research institute IMPACT-se has uncovered antisemitic and anti-Israel content in Jordanian textbooks intended for the 2025-2026 academic year. The study indicates that while there are messages promoting peace and tolerance towards Christians, Jews are depicted negatively, described as 'treacherous' and possessing an 'evil' influence. One history textbook claims Jews sought to undermine Germany's economy during World War I and attributes Western support for the Balfour Declaration to Jewish financial influence. Additionally, the textbooks portray the peace treaty with Israel as a reluctant measure to counter 'Israeli expansionist ambitions,' often labeling Israel as 'Palestine.' The report also notes that the textbooks justify Hamas's attacks on October 7 as responses to 'Israeli aggression.' IMPACT-se's CEO, Marcus Sheff, expressed concern over these findings, particularly given Jordan's role as a key ally of the West and a longstanding partner of Israel. He emphasized that while some educational materials promote coexistence, the persistence of antisemitic themes contradicts Jordan's image of moderation.
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The content of Jordanian textbooks could influence the perceptions of students regarding Jews and Israel, potentially affecting social relations.
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