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US Lawmakers Visit Samaria, Vow to Promote 'Judea and Samaria' Name
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First reported by Now 14 · 7 hours ago
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A delegation of US state lawmakers visited the Samaria region and pledged to promote legislation recognizing "Judea and Samaria" and replacing the term "West Bank" in official state documents. This initiative has already seen success in Tennessee and Arizona, with more states considering similar measures.
- 01US lawmakers visited Samaria and will promote 'Judea and Samaria' name.
- 02Delegation represented nine US states, invited by Shomron Regional Council.
- 03Efforts aim to replace 'West Bank' with 'Judea and Samaria' in official documents.
- 04Tennessee and Arizona have already adopted related legislation or resolutions.
- 05Bills are pending in Alabama, Florida, Oklahoma, and Georgia.
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NEWSru IsraelUnrated · Russian1 hour ago
US Lawmakers Visit Samaria, Vow to Promote 'Judea and Samaria' Name
Israel National NewsRight · English6 hours ago
US Lawmakers Visit Samaria, Push State-Level Recognition of 'Judea and Samaria'
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