Names are never neutral. They carry memory, sovereignty, and identity. The term “West Bank” is not an ancient geographic truth; it is a political label introduced in 1950 by Jordan after it seized territory historically known for millennia as Judea and Samaria—the cradle of Jewish civilization. To understand the modern conflict, one must confront the historical and biblical continuity that binds the Jewish people to this land, long before modern diplomacy, wars, or international resolutions existed. 
A.I.I. LAUNCHES 2026 WITH UNIFIED VISION
The Africa–Israel Initiative (A.I.I.)
officially began its 2026 journey with a
leaders’ meeting held on Thursday,
8th January 2026, at the A.I.I. offices in
Nairobi. The gathering brought
together leaders from the Kenya
Chapter, members of the global
leadership team, and special guests
from the Democratic Republic of
Congo, setting a strong and
purposeful tone for the year ahead.
HISTORY WRITTEN IN JERUSALEM
A historic moment unfolded in
Jerusalem this week as Lt. Col. (Rtd.)
Dennis Nthumbi, Bishop Ihab Shlayan,
senior representatives from the Israel
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and leaders
from Norway, Africa, and Israel
convened to discuss a shared future
grounded in security, cooperation,
and faith-based diplomacy.
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