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U.S. House Foreign Affairs Chair Instructs Staff to Call West Bank "Judea and Samaria"
(Ha'aretz) Ben Samuels - House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Rep. Brian Mast (R-Fla.) instructed committee staff on Tuesday to refer to the West Bank as "Judea and Samaria" in all official correspondence, communication, and documentation moving forward "in recognition of our unbreakable bond with Israel and the inherent right of the Jewish people to their ancient homeland. Jewish roots in this region span centuries and we must recognize that fact in both word and deed." "Long before Hamas killed Americans and Israelis on October 7, we saw vile acts meant to dehumanize Jewish people throughout the world and shatter Israelis' rights to live in peace. As a committee and as representatives of the American people, we must do our part to stem this reprehensible tide of antisemitism and recognize Israel's rightful claim to the cradle of Jewish civilization."