State government; use of term "West Bank" prohibited as reference to Judea and Samaria

Summary

The bill stops any state or local government body from using the term “West Bank” when referring to Judea and Samaria in official materials. It lets the head of an agency waive the ban if they decide it benefits the state, but they must submit a written explanation within 30 days. The measure is based on legislative findings about the historic and biblical importance of the names Judea and Samaria.

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