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Democrats Clash Over Using 'West Bank' or 'Judea and Samaria' Terms
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 30, 2026
What happened
The Israeli Democratic Party faced internal conflict over whether to use "West Bank" or "Judea and Samaria" after a deadly attack near Gilad Farm. Party chairman Yair Golan refused to stop using "Judea and Samaria," sparking debate and dissatisfaction among Arab members. The party emphasized resolving disputes internally and avoiding public disagreements on sensitive topics.
- 01Democratic Party chairman Yair Golan refuses to stop using 'Judea and Samaria' term.
- 02Gabi Leski demands replacing 'Judea and Samaria' with 'West Bank' in party discourse.
- 03Arab sector members criticize Golan's labeling of the attack as terrorism, fearing right-wing alignment.
- 04Party leadership bans candidates from posting personal views on sensitive issues publicly.
- 05Candidate Moshe Radman calls for investigation before conclusions on the attack and criticizes settlement expansion.
- 06The party declines to comment on internal closed-door discussions.
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Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 31, 2026
Democrats Clash Over Using 'West Bank' or 'Judea and Samaria' Terms
Arutz ShevaRight · HebrewJul 30, 2026
Democratic Party Faces Internal Conflict Over 'Judea and Samaria' Terminology and Terror Attack Response
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