Congressional committee to call occupied West Bank 'Judea and Samaria': Report

The US House Foreign Affairs Committee will only refer to the occupied West Bank by its biblical name, Judea and Samaria, Axios reported on Wednesday, citing an internal committee memo sent by Republican chairman Brian Mast, to staffers. 

According to Axios, Mast wrote, “In recognition of our unbreakable bond with Israel and the inherent right of the Jewish people to their ancient homeland, the House Foreign Affairs Committee will, from here forward, refer to the West Bank as Judea and Samaria in formal correspondence, communication and documentation.”

The move underscores support among Congressional Republicans for Israeli annexation of the occupied territory.