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Florida Bill Seeks to Replace 'West Bank' with 'Judea and Samaria'

9/28/2025

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Chase Tramont introduced a bill replacing 'West Bank' with 'Judea and Samaria' in Florida documents.
Measure aligns with legislation supported by Samaria Council President Yossi Dagan and Congresswoman Claudia Tenney.
Tramont framed it as U.S. support for Israel and sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
Critics, including Dr. Hatem Bazian, say the bill erases indigenous narratives; Florida's session begins January 2026.

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Story summary

Chase Tramont introduced a bill replacing 'West Bank' with 'Judea and Samaria' in Florida documents.
Measure aligns with legislation supported by Samaria Council President Yossi Dagan and Congresswoman Claudia Tenney.
Tramont framed it as U.S. support for Israel and sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
Critics, including Dr. Hatem Bazian, say the bill erases indigenous narratives; Florida's session begins January 2026.