London, Feb. 16 -- The British Museum has removed references to the term "Palestine" from some displays relating to the ancient Middle East following concerns raised about its historical use, according to Anadolu Agency.

The development follows representations made by the UK-based advocacy group UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI), which argued that references to Palestine in exhibits covering the ancient Levant and Egypt were anachronistic. The museum confirmed that selected gallery panels and labels are being updated on a case-by-case basis.

UKLFI said audience feedback suggested the historic use of the term was "in some circumstances no longer meaningful". The organisation maintained that applying a single geographical name across several ...