Donald Trump's return to the political forefront has energized right-wing legislators in both Israel and the U.S., particularly surrounding issues of Israeli annexation of the West Bank. New legislation has been introduced by Republican lawmakers to replace 'West Bank' with 'Judea and Samaria' in official documents, asserting historical claims from 1967. This move is paired with intensified Israeli military actions in the region. The formation of the Friends of Judea and Samaria Caucus aims to bolster support for these initiatives, amidst a Congress increasingly aligned with pro-Israel sentiments under Republican control.
The legislation, which Ms. Tenney first introduced last year, is being proposed again amid drastically changed dynamics in Washington, where Mr. Trump has made his strong support for Israel explicit.
By introducing the bill and creating the caucus, we are working to reaffirm Israel's rightful claim to its territory, she said in a statement.
Senator Tom Cotton, Republican of Arkansas, said in a statement about the legislation. He called for the United States to stop using the politically charged term West Bank.
The linguistic proposition is aimed at strengthening and supporting Israel's historical claim to territory that it captured from Jordan in the 1967 war.
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