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Israeli authorities have replaced 'Damascus Gate' with 'Ancient Gate' on public signage in occupied East Jerusalem, a move Palestinians say is part of a broader effort to reshape the city's historic and cultural identity. The change affects one of the Old City's most prominent and historically significant entrances. Critics say the renaming follows a pattern of Israeli actions altering Palestinian cultural and historical markers in Jerusalem, adding to tensions over the city's identity amid ongoing disputes over sovereignty and heritage.