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Israeli activists such as Isel Mad advocate for recognition of their rights to Judea and Samaria—the biblical names for the West Bank. They are optimistic about achieving sovereignty in these areas, claiming the U.S. administration, the United Nations, and other entities need to recognize their perspective. Since gaining control over the West Bank from Jordan during the 1967 war, Israel has chosen not to officially annex the territory, in contrast to the aspirations of Palestinian leaders and peace activists for a future Palestinian state alongside Israel.