Congresswoman Claudia Tenney and Senator Tom Cotton have introduced the RECOGNIZING Judea and Samaria Act, which mandates that U.S. documents replace the term “West Bank” with “Judea and Samaria.” Co-sponsors include four other Republican representatives.
Tenney also formed the Friends of Judea and Samaria Caucus to promote Israel’s sovereignty over the region. She emphasized collaborating with key U.S. and Israeli officials to oppose the establishment of a hostile state there. Senator Cotton supported the act, emphasizing its historical importance.
Prominent figures, including Tony Perkins and Yossi Dagan, lauded the caucus, highlighting its role in strengthening U.S.-Israel ties and affirming the area’s biblical and strategic significance.
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