On Sunday, the Knesset’s Cabinet Committee for Legislation passed MK Simcha Rothman’s bill in its first reading, which aims to replace the term “West Bank” with the historically correct names “Judea and Samaria” in Israeli law. The proposed bill is intended to standardize the use of “Judea and Samaria” in legal texts, replacing other designations for the same geographic area. This adjustment is in line with a larger effort to strengthen recognition of Israel’s legal ties to the region and safeguard the Jewish People’s historical rights.
“Replacing the term ‘West Bank’ with ‘Judea and Samaria’ will reflect the legislature’s recognition of the Jewish People’s historical right to the land and correct a historical distortion. We must avoid using language that serves the enemy and supports a false narrative. Therefore, the significance of this change is immense,” said MK Simcha Rothman.
He also expressed his gratitude to U.S. Senator Tom Cotton and Congresswoman Claudia Tenney for their dedicated efforts to promote this essential historical accuracy in the United States, adding, “I also congratulate Sen. Tom Cotton and Congresswoman Claudia Tenney who worked tirelessly to promote this important historical accuracy in the United States – and on this occasion, I call on other countries to follow suit. Am Yisrael Chai! The People of Israel live – in Judea and Samaria as well.”
{Matzav.com}