What is another word for west bank?
Pronunciation: [wˈɛst bˈaŋk] (IPA) 
The West Bank is a region in the Middle East that has been the center of a long-standing political and territorial dispute between Israel and Palestine. In addition to the West Bank, there are several synonyms used to describe this contested area, including Judea and Samaria. Both of these names have historical and biblical significance for Jews and Christians.
Other synonyms for the West Bank include the Palestinian Territories, which refers to the areas of the West Bank and Gaza Strip under Palestinian control. Some groups also use the term "occupied territories" to describe it, while others who support Israeli sovereignty over the region may refer to it as "Judea and Samaria." Regardless of the terminology used, the political and human rights issues surrounding the region remain complex and contentious.
