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Mast directs Foreign Affairs Committee to refer to West Bank as Judea and Samaria
The directive reflects growing interest among some conservative lawmakers in recognizing Israeli sovereignty over the territory
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Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on September 9, 2024 in Washington, DC.
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast (R-FL) instructed committee staff to refer to the West Bank as Judea and Samaria in all official documents and communications going forward, stating that Congress should “recognize Israel’s rightful claim to the...