Tennessee advances ‘Judea and Samaria’ bill, sends measure to governor

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The Tennessee General Assembly approved legislation this week barring state agencies from using the term “West Bank” in official materials and requiring them instead to refer to the territory as “Judea and Samaria,” sending the measure to Gov. Bill Lee for his signature.

The bill, titled the “Recognizing Judea and Samaria Act,” would prohibit Tennessee state agencies from using the term “West Bank” in guidance, rules, press releases, briefings, communications, and other official work product.

It would also bar the use of state funds to create material referring to the area as the West Bank, while allowing a waiver if the head of a state agency determines that doing so serves the state’s interest and submits a written explanation to lawmakers.

The push for the legislation was led by Republican lawmakers, including State Sen. Mark Pody and State Rep. Chris Todd, alongside local Jewish and Christian activists.

Among its most prominent backers was Laurie Cardoza-Moore, founder of Proclaiming Justice to the Nations, who testified in support of the bill and said the biblical names reflect what supporters describe as the area's historical and religious identity.


Ok, let the anti-semites come out of the woodwork!