Arizona Approves Legislation Recognizing Israeli Sovereignty Over West Bank

The state of Arizona has recently enacted a controversial bill that officially recognizes Israeli sovereignty over the West Bank while simultaneously prohibiting the use of the term ‘West Bank.’ This legislative move aligns with a broader trend among U.S. states aimed at legitimizing Israel’s occupation of the region.

Just two weeks prior Florida passed a similar initiative that mandates the removal of ‘West Bank’ from textbooks and official documents replacing it with ‘Judea and Samaria.’ This legislation received substantial support from Republicans and some Democrats and is currently awaiting final approval from the Florida Senate.

These legislative actions represent a significant effort by pro-Israel lobbying groups in the United States to reshape the official and legal discourse surrounding the occupied territories.