PA TV refers to Israel as part of “Palestine”: “The territories of the Interior”

Text on screen: "The rise of Palestine and Syria ignites the hearts of the Arab society within the territories of the Interior (i.e., Palestinian term for Israel)."

Official PA TV host: "An atmosphere of joy and pride enveloped the [Arab] towns and cities within the territories of the Interior (i.e., Palestinian term for Israel)." …

Ismail Hassan, resident of Mashhad: "Naturally, I wish success to the players of the Palestinian team who are from the territories of the Interior, from among us, from here ...from Umm Al-Fahm (i.e., Israeli city)." …

Sports expert Jawdat Oudeh: "[They are] players from among the Arabs of the territories of the Interior."

[Official PA TV, Panorama, Dec. 8, 2025]

The report is about the Palestinian and Syrian football teams advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup