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Arizona House Affirms Israel's Sovereignty, Strengthens Relations

2/25/2026

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The Arizona House of Representatives passed House Resolution 2002 and House Concurrent Resolution 2047 affirming Israel's sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.
Rep. David Livingston (R-Ariz.) led the bills, rejecting the term "West Bank" as rooted in Jordan's occupation.
The resolutions drew bipartisan support and now move to the Arizona Senate.
Israel Bachar, the Israeli Consul General, commended the decision, noting it could strengthen US-Israel relations.

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The Arizona House of Representatives passed House Resolution 2002 and House Concurrent Resolution 2047 affirming Israel's sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.
Rep. David Livingston (R-Ariz.) led the bills, rejecting the term "West Bank" as rooted in Jordan's occupation.
The resolutions drew bipartisan support and now move to the Arizona Senate.
Israel Bachar, the Israeli Consul General, commended the decision, noting it could strengthen US-Israel relations.