et al,
Yeah, it is a fair question.
By whom is it called "occupied Palestinian territory" & what difference does it matter what anyone calls it? Just tell us why the West Bank is no longer called Jordan, even by Jordanians.
They did? Then why is it called occupied Palestinian territory?
(COMMENT)
At the cessation of hostilities by Armistice of the Arab-Israeli War (1948/'49), the West Bank became Jordanian Occupied Territory. In April 1950, HM King Abdullah convened a new Parliament in which the Arab Palestinians of the West Bank were given equally represented. By unanimously vote, in was was called the "Unification of the Two Banks," The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan annexed the West Bank.
This was done with the consent of the Arab Palestinian (self-determination).
The Conflict of 1970 said:
The partnership with the Palestinians desired by King Hussein fell apart in September, 1970. The pervasive and chaotic presence of
armed Palestinian fedayeen groups who expected immunity from JordanÂ’s laws was leading to a state of virtual anarchy throughout the Kingdom. Moderate Palestinian leaders were unable to reign in extremist elements,
who ambushed the kingÂ’s motorcade twice and perpetrated a series of spectacular hijackings. Forced to respond decisively in order to preserve his country from anarchy, King Hussein ordered the army into action.
The situation prompted different reactions throughout the Arab world. While most leaders privately expressed sympathy with the position of King Hussein, many took a public stance in favor of the fedayeen in order to embellish their credentials as “Arab nationalists.” The conflict reached a crisis point in September when some 200 Syrian tanks, camouflaged rather unconvincingly as Palestinian Liberation Army tanks, crossed into Jordan. The Syrians were bereft of air cover, however, and Jordanian aircraft forced a Syrian retreat within three days.
In a brief yet intense campaign ending in July 1971, the Jordanian army put an end to the chaotic actions of these Palestinians guerrillas in Amman.
SOURCE: History Site for the Hashemite Kingdom
In 1988, HM terminated Parliament, and ended Jordanian Rule over the West Bank and the representation in the legislature by Palestinians. HM King Hussein "announced the severance of all administrative and legal ties with the occupied West Bank." THUS, ending the protection and citizenship Jordan extended over the Palestinians and the West Bank. A few months later, the PLO declared independence (self-determination).
Most Respectfully,
R