US Bipartisan Delegation Visits Shomron on October 7 Anniversary
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A bipartisan US delegation visited the Shomron region on the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks, at the invitation of regional council head Yossi Dagan. The lawmakers toured historical and new sites, learning about regional development and security. They intend to promote legislation in their states to use "Judea and Samaria" instead of "West Bank" and to counter boycotts of Israeli businesses.
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- A bipartisan US delegation visited the Shomron region on the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks.
- The delegation included politicians from multiple US states, including Florida, Texas, and Alabama.
- US lawmakers plan to promote legislation to use "Judea and Samaria" instead of "West Bank."
- The visit was organized by Yossi Dagan, head of the Shomron Regional Council.
- The delegation also aims to counter boycotts against Israeli companies operating in the region.
- The Shomron Regional Council cooperates with lawmakers in about 16 US states.
On the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks, a bipartisan delegation of US senators and state legislators visited the Shomron region for the first time. The visit was organized at the invitation of Yossi Dagan, head of the Shomron Regional Council. The delegation included politicians from Florida, Illinois, Texas, Indiana, Missouri, Alabama, and other US states.
During their visit, the American lawmakers toured the "Balcony of the Nation" observation point in Kedumim, the new settlement of Eival established this summer, and historical sites significant to Jewish presence in the area. They were briefed on regional development strategies and the area's importance for national security.
Following the trip, the US legislators plan to promote legislation in their respective states to use the terms "Judea and Samaria" instead of "West Bank." They also aim to counter boycotts against Israeli companies and businesses operating in the region.
Dagan stated that the delegation's visit on the anniversary demonstrates strong, bipartisan support for Israel in the US. Florida Representative Chase Tramont emphasized the importance of restoring historical names, referencing the origin of the word "Jew." Texas Representative Tom Oliverson and Alabama Senator Keith Kelly echoed these sentiments, with Kelly noting that his personal visit significantly altered his understanding of the events in the region.
The Shomron Regional Council currently collaborates with lawmakers in approximately 16 US states. Tennessee already has a law mandating the use of "Judea and Samaria," Arizona has approved a similar resolution, and other states are considering analogous legislation.
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