Judea and Samaria
(Redirected from West bank)
Judea and Samaria are regions in west central Israel that extend roughly from the Judean Hills to the Jordan River.
Conquered by Transjordan in 1948, they were renamed as the "West Bank", reflecting the view from Amman, the capital. Jordan occupied the territory for only 19 years, but this label continues to be used around the world.
After the region was liberated in 1967 during the Six Day War, the original names of Judea and Samaria were reinstated.