Judea and Samaria as designated by Israel In reference to the biblical regions of Judaea and Samaria, the Israeli government has used the term “Judea and Samaria” to refer to the West Bank since December 1967. East Jerusalem, which is considered to be part of biblical Judaea and to be within the internationally recognized borders of the West Bank, was separately incorporated into Israel's civil administration six months earlier and was therefore not included in the December 1967 designation. (more) What Does the Term “Judea and Samaria” Mean? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/What-Does-the-Term-Judea-and-Samaria-Mean Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written and fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Feb 6, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question The term “Judea and Samaria” is a reference to the biblical regions of Judaea and Samaria. It is also the name given by the Israeli government to the West Bank, an area west of the Jordan River whose borders were defined by the 1949 armistice agreement between Israel and Jordan at the end of the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. The territory, which had been apportioned for Arab rule before the war and was annexed by Jordan after the war, was then called the “West Bank” to distinguish it from the area of Jordan on the “East Bank” of the Jordan River. ...(100 of 892 words)

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