HarperCollins, one of the world?s largest publishing companies, has officially apologized for excluding Israel from its Collins Middle East Atlas because of ?local preferences?. The publisher was accused of harming peace efforts in the region.
?HarperCollins regrets the omission of the name Israel from their Collins Middle East Atlas,? it said in a statement posted on Facebook.
The Atlas has now been removed from sale in all territories and ?all remaining stock will be pulped. HarperCollins sincerely apologizes for this omission and for any offence caused,? the publishing house?s statement read.
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