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This concurrent resolution, originating from the Hawaii State Legislature, acknowledges that the territory commonly referred to as the "West Bank" has historical and widely recognized names of "Judea" and "Samaria." The resolution emphasizes the long-standing alliance between the United States and Israel, and states that "Judea" and "Samaria" are considered more historically and legally significant terms for this territory, which is central to ancient and modern Israel. While clarifying that the Hawaii Legislature is not establishing U.S. foreign policy or resolving the Middle East conflict, it expresses a desire to use historically accurate terminology. Consequently, the resolution respectfully requests all state officials to use "Judea" and "Samaria" in relevant correspondence concerning the "West Bank" and directs that certified copies be sent to the U.S. Secretary of State, the U.S. Ambassador to Israel, the Governor of Hawaii, and the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Hawaii.