A new bill proposed in Florida would ban the use of the term "West Bank" in public schools and state agencies. If passed, the law would require these institutions to use the biblical name "Judea and Samaria" instead.

A sponsor of the bill argued that the change is necessary to stop people from "erasing" Jewish historical ties to the land. However, critics claim the move could erase the identity of the Palestinian people and limit open discussion on the topic. The Florida House version of the bill has already been approved by a committee and is now waiting for further debate.