Following Arkansas’s example, Florida‘s Senate moved to ban the term “West Bank” in schools and public agencies through a bill that prohibited the production of any material using the term. The “Judea and Samaria Act” (Yehuda v’Shomron), which emphasizes the region as the heartland of the ancient Jewish kingdom, stated, “An act to create the recognizing Judea and Samaria act; to prohibit state agencies from using the term ‘West Bank’ in official government materials; and for other purposes.” This move was not just symbolic — it took a stand on a long-disputed issue that many debated.

Florida legislation, advanced by Florida lawmakers, closely mirrored the Arkansas law passed in April 2025. Other states followed suit, including Utah, which also looked to ban the terminology from its official materials and schools that taught kindergarten through 12th grade. Further, if passed, state agencies, including universities and colleges, would be prohibited from using the term “West Bank.” This........

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