US Lawmakers Visit Samaria Settlements on Third Anniversary of Oct. 7
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation visited new settlements in Samaria on the third anniversary of the October 7th massacre. Hosted by Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, the lawmakers toured several locations and expressed support for Israeli settlements. They plan to promote legislation in the U.S. to use the term "Judea and Samaria" instead of "West Bank" and to counter boycotts. This visit is part of an ongoing effort by the Samaria Regional Council to advance legislation in U.S. states, with some already passing laws recognizing "Judea and Samaria."
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- A bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation visited new settlements in Samaria on the third anniversary of the October 7th massacre.
- The lawmakers plan to promote legislation in their home states to use "Judea and Samaria" instead of "West Bank."
- Florida Representative Chase Tramont called the settlers "the front line" and emphasized restoring original place names.
- Texas Representative Tom Oliverson stated, "There is no country called the 'West Bank.'"
- Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council, highlighted the bipartisan support for Samaria in the U.S.
- Tennessee has already passed a law mandating the use of "Judea and Samaria" in official state documents.
- The visit is part of a broader effort to promote legislation in approximately 16 U.S. states.
On the third anniversary of the October 7th massacre, a bipartisan delegation of U.S. senators and representatives visited new settlements in northern Samaria, expressing support for Israeli settlements. The delegation, representing states including Florida, Illinois, Texas, Indiana, Missouri, and Alabama, was hosted by Yossi Dagan, head of the Samaria Regional Council.
During their visit, the lawmakers toured "State Balcony" in Paduel, the new settlement of Eival established last summer, and the viewpoint of Yosef overlooking the Tomb of Joseph. The visit included a briefing on Jewish settlement in Samaria and the region's strategic and historical importance.
Florida Representative Chase Tramont told residents, "You are the front line." Following the tour, the delegation is expected to promote legislation in their home states that would mandate the use of the term "Judea and Samaria" in official documents instead of "West Bank," and to counter boycotts against businesses in Judea and Samaria and Israel.
Dagan stated, "Precisely on the anniversary of October 7th, you came here to stand with Israel and strengthen the settlement in Samaria. This is an important statement of partnership and hope. The message of Samaria transcends party lines in the U.S., and we are now working to translate this support into legislation and action." He added, "Our goal is clear: recognition of Judea and Samaria, protection of the settlement from boycotts, and the application of Israeli sovereignty."
Tramont emphasized the importance of restoring the original names, noting, "You can't take 'Jew' out of 'Judea.'" Texas Representative Tom Oliverson asserted, "There is no country called the 'West Bank.' It is a kind of artificial geopolitical construct of the UN." He added that he is part of a movement in 50 U.S. states to pass legislation removing the term "West Bank" from their language.
Senator Keith Kelly from Alabama, on his first visit to Judea and Samaria, said the experience changed his perspective, stating, "This land certainly belongs to the Jews and to Israel." Dagan told the delegation that this connection is vital, stating, "When we fight for sovereignty in Judea and Samaria and for recognition of Judea and Samaria, we are fighting for our shared future, that of the United States and Israel."
The Samaria Regional Council maintains close ties with U.S. legislative groups, and this visit is part of a broader effort to promote legislation in about 16 U.S. states. This initiative has already seen success, with Tennessee passing a law mandating the use of "Judea and Samaria" in official state documents. Arizona has passed a resolution on the matter, and legislation is advancing in West Virginia and Florida, with ten more states expected to pass similar laws this year.
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