Bill > HR81

This resolution, passed by the Hawaii State House of Representatives, 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 the area, which is central to ancient and modern Israel. While clarifying that this resolution does not establish U.S. foreign policy or resolve the ongoing conflict, it expresses a desire to use historically accurate terminology and respectfully requests that state officials use "Judea" and "Samaria" in relevant correspondence concerning the "West Bank."