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Lawmakers in the US state of Arizona have approved a resolution calling on state institutions to use the term “Judea and Samaria” instead of “West Bank” in official documents, in a move that has drawn political attention.

According to the Israeli newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth, the measure was recently passed by the Arizona Senate after earlier approval by the state’s House of Representatives, with broad backing in both chambers.

The report said the initiative followed lobbying efforts led by Yossi Dagan, in coordination with the council’s foreign relations unit.

The legislation was introduced by David Livingston, who promoted the measure after visiting settlements in the occupied West Bank as a guest of Dagan. During legislative discussions, Livingston cited what he described as ideological and historical motivations, saying his visit had reinforced his view of the area.