Google say "But it hasn’t just been removed – it never really existed on there in the first place".
The whole situation is complicated, with regards to unsafe roads & Google showing places where boundaries are fought over.
Google has in the past been relatively sympathetic to Palestine and its claims of statehood. But still stands to not show Palestine as a state.
Google Maps removes Palestine™, says petition –Âhabut the truth is far more complicated than that | News | Lifestyle | The Independent
Of course, this is GFY & I expect most people here will say, who gives a fuck. Of course, it is still a state in the world, and Google maps is of the world, wonder what the outcome will be?