The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced an amendment to a map it previously published in the context of news regarding the conclusion of its commander, General Brad Cooper's, ten-day regional tour. The initial map had depicted the West Bank and
Gaza Strip as an integral part of Israel, without showing separate borders for the Palestinian territories. This geographical representation sparked inquiries concerning the policy adopted by the U.S. military command in illustrating the borders of Palestinian territories and the wider region.
Soon after its initial release, CENTCOM's official page updated the map, distinctly separating the West Bank and Gaza Strip from Israel, based on the 1967 borders. Notably, the text accompanying the initial post offered no explanation or comment regarding the border
drawing or the representation of the Palestinian territories. The announcement focused solely on details of General Cooper's tour and the military activities conducted during his visit. General Cooper concluded his tour last Saturday, which included six nations: Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan,
Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, alongside a visit to the U.S. aircraft carrier "USS Abraham Lincoln" operating in the Arabian Sea.
