This IMPACT-se report examines 55 textbooks from Qatar’s 2023–2024 national school curriculum, covering the subjects of social studies, geography, history, Islamic education, Arabic language, and literature. The analysis finds that all previously identified problematic content remains unchanged since 2021–2022, indicating a plateau in the previously observed positive trend. Antisemitic content persists, including religiously motivated polemic and antisemitism related to the Arab-Israeli conflict, portraying Jewish people negatively and denying their ties to Israel. Violent jihad and martyrdom are still glorified, with disrespect towards non-Muslims prevalent through terminology such as “Infidels” and “pagans/polytheists”, unflattering portrayals of non-Muslims, and discussion of punishment for disbelief in Islam. Additionally, non-Islamic nations, especially the US and European countries, are occasionally depicted with suspicion.
The curriculum disproportionately focuses on the conflict with Israel, promoting an anti-Israel narrative and legitimizing violence against it. Content often rejects peace with Israel and the Two-State Solution. Israel is recognized in name only, but its territory is considered Palestinian on maps and in texts. These findings seemingly contradict Qatar’s declared policies and public statements on condemning antisemitism, countering religious extremism, supporting a Two-State Solution, and combating intolerance through education. Report
