Calling Judea and Samaria the “West Bank" Is historical erasure and a distortion
Using the term "West Bank" shows how thoroughly some Israelis have internalized the language of their adversaries. Opinion
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This opinion piece argues that the term 'West Bank' is not a neutral geographic label but a linguistic concession to opponents of Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria. The claim that some Israelis have adopted this terminology suggests an ongoing struggle over narrative control. The piece stakes out a position that language itself is a battlefield in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Watch for whether this sparks broader debate about official terminology used by Israeli institutions.