A brief overview of Gaza in Jewish history, from the Bronze Age to the present day. Sequels to this video: "Why do Some People Hate Jews?" • Why do Some People Hat... "What is Islamic Antisemitism?" • What is Islamic Antise...
Thank you Sir for giving us a short and useful information about Gaza history! As an Iranian I have a great respect for Jewish history and their service for the world! I appreciate your honest and reasonable presentation! Long live peace and prosperity for all people in the world!
But there is one big problem and that is that these Ashkenazi-jews are not semetics Jews but are Khazars decentens who converted to judaism in year 750. Some khazars became Jews from Europe who later created the language jiddisch. Other khazars converted to Cristianity and some became Muslims. There where also a group of khazars that did not convert at all, and so they became nomads who spread out in Europe and became the people we call gypsys. In the 1100 century a big war with Iran and Russia togheter fought against the khazars and the khazars where crushed and the people of Khazaria spread out through Europe and in to Russia. In 1928 gave Stalin these Ashkenazi-jews aka European-jews who are Khazars an own state in Russia and the land is called Biribidzhan. The reason where that these khazars was making so much problems in Russia and the best way was to keep them in one place, so thats when the idea came up to solve the matter was to give these khazars their own state. There you have the true story about these so called European Jews and their history. Dont believe this facts? Please look this information and se the facts on this matter.
There you are! I sub'd to you in 2020 when I needed some spirtual guidance.. you havent pop up on my algorithm again, and I thought we got lost. My family and I were discussing recent events and I was hoping I could refer to your work, so I am blessed by your good timing, Sr. Abramson. Best wishes to you and yours from your friends in Texas
A Muslim from India, I listened you carefully and learned lot of information. I want peace for every living being. Atleast try to leave in peace and let other live in peace too. Thanks for this lesson from history.
Excellent little talk. I'm not Jewish but have a MA in history so I knew a bit of the back story but I found this quite useful, particularly as it related to events this past century.
@@yeruchom The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine by Ilan Pappe, The Birth of Israel by Shiham Flapan. Books I strongly recommend. Grossly correct when speaking in ancient times, the talk of the presenter becomes partial and inaccurate when approaching the present. When talking about the XX century is sheer political propaganda. For example, the myth, repeated ad nauseam, that the Arabs countries around Palestine declared war and attacked first.... First the Zionists have already been waging an undeclared war on Palestinians for many months, exterminating almost all the Palestinians leadership, by 15 may 1948, secondly, King Abdallah had had secret meetings with the Zionists leaders, including Golda Meir, where they decided to divided up Palestine among them. At the end Egypt took Gaza, Jordan the West Bank and Israel the rest of Palestine, and Palestinians went to refugee camps. Another example, saying that Arabs fled the conflict, is a way of implicitly hiding the fact that Palestinians were fleeing Haganah and the other Israeli paramilitary units which were terrorizing them rather than waging a war against the ineffective Arab League. The final phrases are typical. Israel values its populations I want its kidnapped citizens back while Hamas only worship death and destruction instead to work for prosperity.
I am not a student, I am not Jewish, Im just somebody looking for facts with little bias as a result I was very pleased to hear your overview, very clear and concise.
@@malachigruenhagen2453 But, there are other terrorist states. What does it matter - its so tiny that it won't be much of a threat. If they attack as an autonomous state actually you could go in even harder in self defense and just take it over. But now you look like an occupying force.
Force of Law answered threat against freedom. Civilized hot countries observe Exodus 20, 21 with Court system, just like colder temperature regions. The few dictator blew Job prospects for Philistine folks . @@nofurtherwest3474
Thank you so much Dr. Abrahmson for explaining this history in a rational way. I am completely shocked how many young people here in the United States who know nothing of the history our out in the streets screaming & blaming Israel, threatening anyone with a different perspective to the point Jewish students don't even feel safe going to school. The violence & antisemitism being displayed is truly appalling!!
I got accused of being a white man with an Asian fetish on Twitter yesterday, because I pushed back on the ridiculous claim from radical leftists comparing Israel to Nazi Germany. As per horseshoe theory and reading through their rhetoric it’s obvious that they are closer to the Nazis than Israelites will ever be. You also have to be antisemitic to be a Nazi. So their comparison makes zero sense.
We are to turn the other cheek love our neighbors and enemies. The blockade in Gaza with so bad. For the past 16 years, the people were not even allowed to have instinct. Coffee or coriander or basic foods. Dirty water. Poverty. This breeds extremism. We can't be surprised. Also thousands died in protests over the past twenty years and they have been ignored Many people think there's no other way than extremism to get the world's attention, which obviously it has worked for them..
Thank you so much, Dr. Abramson, for this clear and concise synopsis of the history of this very troubled part of the world. Your video provides information that is very helpful for so many of us who seek to better understand the relationship between the people of Israel and Gaza. May there come a day when all might live together in lasting peace. We must not lose hope that this can be achieved. (As a Canadian living in the GTA, I was so interested in learn elsewhere of your Canadian/Ontario background!)
God bless you from your brothers in Fiji 🇫🇯. We pray that peace and prosperity will be enjoyed by all one day. Thank you for the video it was very informative.
This short lecture was so enlightening . I’m so pleased I came across this information . Thank you . I worked at dig at Tel Dan in the late 1970’s having a short time at miss gavam kubuts where we spent many nights in safe shelters with Lebanon firing rockets into Israel . I loved your beautiful country and I wish you all Gods blessings and peace .❤️
A small detail to add-the Greeks gave the name Philistia from which the Romans adopted. Coincidentally enough, it is believed that the Philistines were outside raiders (part of the infamous Sea Peoples) who conquered settled in the region approximately shortly after the Israelites. Also coincidentally, they appear to have been Greeks, or some sort of confederation of mixed people led by Greeks due to their cultural and militaristic remnants. The Bronze Age collapse was evidently very tumultuous.
Beautiful. I thoroughly enjoyed your documentary, Mr. Abramson. My first instinct about this conflict was to pray for peace. Humanity has its good side and its bad side. I believe in the sanctity of God’s supreme grace and power. Let us all everywhere pray for peace and healing. It’s the only way humanity can survive.
Important to underscore kabbalist Nathan of Gaza, the Najara rabbinical dynasty, and the central importance of the city during the Shabbatian movement in the 17th century.
Very interesting, thank you. Key takeaway for me is that Israel has shown more tolerance and patience with Palestine than I think any other nation would have shown in similar circumstances.
@@skyrizione8811 I’m English, mate. I can tell you with a high degree of certainty that if the Welsh started lobbing rockets over the River Severn that what little army the English have left would be in Cardiff before teatime.
@@skyrizione8811 a lot of people hold Israel to different standards and use the struggle with Palestine as an excuse to vent their rabid antisemitism. I don’t recall there ever being mass protests and appalling acts of hatred (check out what was being chanted by a mob in Sydney…) against the Saudis when they started indiscriminate air attacks against Yemen - weddings and civilian gatherings were purposefully targeted and over 15,000 people died! It’s interesting how all these people who have suddenly found a voice to speak up against Israel are silent when civilians are being killed in other conflicts…
@@skyrizione8811 and what about the ongoing Uyghur genocide? Over 1.5 million people are being forcibly detained, brainwashed, tortured, sterilized and exposed to horrific acts of cruelty as we speak. Where are all the protests for them? Only a handful of countries have even been brave enough to recognize what’s going on as a cultural genocide (the UK being one of them). The reason for the whole world having a critical opinion on Israel (even Vladimir Putin - an international war criminal - has recently voiced an opinion on the matter…) has nothing to do with civilian suffering and everything to do with antisemitism. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uyghur_genocide
@@dudleybarker2273He is a very learned scholar who said nothing factually incorrect. And why is being old a problem? He has had more time on this earth to learn and to listen. Whats wrong with that? As to "cherry picking", all arguments curate facts. All we can do is go to learned sources, of various methodologies, and historiographies to try to gain wisdom to help us to (hopefully) act wisely. I listen, including to things that make me uncomfortable. But I listen only to calm, deeply knowledgeable sources, from all "sides".
The land is Canaan that God promised to Abraham and Israel. Genesis 12:7 and 24:7 Ezekiel 37 tells how the land is to be divided. 1920 BC before there were any arabs.
If you're really seeking a reliable source you'll be able to find as many as you want in the web or anywhere you cater to look. But I am sure you rely on religious books which are less believable than Pinocchio.
Excellent Synopsis...I greatly enjoy your comprehensive observations and teaching style ...I was glued to every paragraph. I like it when ever you have opportunity to crack a little joke or humorous anecdote .
Thank you Mr Abramson for the history lesson. I enjoyed your presentations on Moses Maimonides as well. I have a question, in light of recent events, in your opinion, what would be the solution to the Gaza conflict as well to the territories in the West Bank? Thank you
My hatsa a is maintain Bible Mitzvot with folks of other nations helping out, much like our minority presence threat against majority truth in any country. I Like Ike. A boxing ring is surrounded by others playing by the rules.
Excellent presentation, though brief, of the history of this region. Would love to hear more. I think you presented this in a fairly unbiased way. Much appreciated.
Genesis 12:7 The LORD appeared to Abram and said, "To your offspring I will give this land." So he built an altar there to the LORD who had appeared to him. Genesis 24:7 The LORD, the God of heaven, who brought me from my father’s house and my native land, who spoke to me and promised me on oath, saying, ‘To your offspring I will give this land’-He will send His angel before you so that you can take a wife for my son from there. Joshua 13:1-7 Now Joshua was old and well along in years, and the LORD said to him, “You are old and well along in years, but very much of the land remains to be possessed. [2] This is the land that remains: All the territory of the Philistines and the Geshurites, [3] from the Shihor east of Egypt to the territory of Ekron on the north (considered to be Canaanite territory)-that of the five Philistine rulers of Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron, as well as that of the Avvites; [4] to the south, all the land of the Canaanites, from Mearah of the Sidonians to Aphek, as far as the border of the Amorites; [5] the land of the Gebalites; and all Lebanon to the east, from Baal-gad below Mount Hermon to Lebo-hamath. [6] All the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim-all the Sidonians-I Myself will drive out before the Israelites. Be sure to divide it by lot as an inheritance to Israel, as I have commanded you. [7] Now therefore divide this land as an inheritance to the nine tribes and the half-tribe of Manasseh.”
@@doyouknoworjustbelieve6694 He doesn't only mention the Bible at all.. He mentioned Egyptian history and the Philistine arrival in the 12th century BCE. And also brings material from after the Biblical period. He only uses the Biblical stories to flesh out periods that are historically and archaeologically established fact.
To be fair though, Egypt blocking Gaza off in 1948, establishing them as eternal refugees, giving them "All Palestine" passports and beginning the process of brainwashing them to generations of shahid-kamikaze behavior.. didn't help either.
@@knnmr2009 First of all, as a Rabbi, his entire belief system is based on Biblical stories. Secondly, he does quote the Bible at the beginning of this video. Thirdly, do you have any problem with someone quoting repeated passages from a holy book?
This is a an unbalanced, Zionist version of things. It ignores the British involvement to create the state of Israel, the US support to maintain the state, constant taking of the land from Palestinian, and the systematic genocide of Palestinians. This a disgusting ignorance of Palestinian rights as a human being.
I hope Christians who feel some sort of sympathy with the state of Israel are listening how he calls the coming of Jesus, "common Error". Christian preachers get money from the state of Israel or its supporters to create support for an occupying state that has systematically been killing Palestinian Christians and Muslims and non-believers.
Thank you Dr. Abramson, for ensuring that we, as your students, are armed with knowledge that helps us to better understand the world and events that we see. You are such a blessing.
This video was VERY USEFUL. Please post more of the history of the region. Hatred in peoples hearts won't allow themselves to figure out that 2+2=4. Isaiah 60:2 "Darkness covers the earth, deep darkness the peoples."
Joshua 13:1-7 Now Joshua was old and well along in years, and the LORD said to him, “You are old and well along in years, 👉but very much of the land 🔅remains to be 🔅possessed.👈 [2] 👉This is the land that 🔅remains: All the territory of the Philistines and the Geshurites, [3] from the Shihor east of Egypt to the territory of Ekron on the north (considered to be Canaanite territory)-that of the five Philistine rulers of Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron, as well as that of the Avvites; [4] to the south, all the land of the Canaanites, from Mearah of the Sidonians to Aphek, as far as the border of the Amorites; [5] the land of the Gebalites; and all Lebanon to the east, from Baal-gad below Mount Hermon to Lebo-hamath. [6] All the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim-all the Sidonians-I Myself will drive out before the Israelites. Be sure to divide it by lot as an inheritance to Israel, as I have commanded you. [7] Now therefore divide this land as an inheritance to the nine tribes and the half-tribe of Manasseh.”
Nice overview of Israeli-Palestine relations. Good perspective from the Israeli side. I don’t want to hear a raving hostile perspective from a hater, rather I would like to hear the Palestinian side from as rational viewpoint as you give. The everyday people in Gaza and Israel are suffering. Those making political decisions are making the people suffer. What is the Palestine rationale besides hatred?
Knowledgeable, concise, dispassionate, unbiased and enlightening these are some of the adjectives that can describe your presentation. Thank You. Unfortunately these are the very adjectives that are lacking in popular discourse and the rhetoric of the governing classes on BOTH sides of this timeless conflict.
During a travel in Israël, I met a guy who has a shop in Ako. He is of Palestinian origin. I asked him how his family were not expelled. He told me that his grand father was legaly domiciled in Ako in 1947, under the British mandate. He was legally the owner of his house. The man told me that most of the Palestinians were the owners of their houses, but never wanted to register their address, this is how they lost everything in 1948. Can someone tell me more about the reasons of not being domiciled chosen by Palestinians ??
In the (old testament torah) not babylonian tradition satanic talmund) David actualy made a pact with Achish one of the 5 rulers of philistine 1 Samuel 27 OLD TESTAMANT TORAH 1And David said in his heart, I shall now perish one day by the hand of Saul: there is nothing better for me than that I should speedily escape into the land of the Philistines; and Saul shall despair of me, to seek me any more in any coast of Israel: so shall I escape out of his hand. 2And David arose, and he passed over with the six hundred men that were with him unto Achish, the son of Maoch, king of Gath. 3And David dwelt with Achish at Gath, he and his men, every man with his household, even David with his two wives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the Carmelitess, Nabal's wife. 4And it was told Saul that David was fled to Gath: and he sought no more again for him. 5And David said unto Achish, If I have now found grace in thine eyes, let them give me a place in some town in the country, that I may dwell there: for why should thy servant dwell in the royal city with thee? 6Then Achish gave him Ziklag that day: wherefore Ziklag pertaineth unto the kings of Judah unto this day. 7And the time that David dwelt in the country of the Philistines was a full year and four months. 8And David and his men went up, and invaded the Geshurites, and the Gezrites, and the Amalekites: for those nations were of old the inhabitants of the land, as thou goest to Shur, even unto the land of Egypt. 9And David smote the land, and left neither man nor woman alive, and took away the sheep, and the oxen, and the asses, and the camels, and the apparel, and returned, and came to Achish. 10And Achish said, Whither have ye made a road to day? And David said, Against the south of Judah, and against the south of the Jerahmeelites, and against the south of the Kenites. 11And David saved neither man nor woman alive, to bring tidings to Gath, saying, Lest they should tell on us, saying, So did David, and so will be his manner all the while he dwelleth in the country of the Philistines. 12And Achish believed David, saying, He hath made his people Israel utterly to abhor him; therefore he shall be my servant for ever. PLEASE READ THIS TO BE INFORMED ON WHAT IS REALY GOING ON: Let people every one live in peace and Jews many of them just want to live life in the old homeland and the land it self overthere is in many cases just like south africa and other place where some rule of westerns actualy is kind of a blessing provides development just sad they cant share the good stuff because of hate and domination. But saying all that!!! prophecy is importent here oke everything that wil happen according to what is writen in the bible and eventhough the Nation Israel is now not Yet the true comming together of the people by Shiloh who is God Yeshua Messiah. Allot of ignorent people believe that Israel now is that coming together but allot of Jews know that when they read the Bible even the Torah it say's that Israel the people wil be gathered together by God Himself in Jerusalem so real Christians and real jews know this there are just to many people in ignorence but the nation Israel now is Led by a goverment just like many Goverments in the world western or arab asian does not matter that have deep sick traits of satan in it and dark agenda's to bring the world into chaos and then give the world over to the anti-Christ who wil come with false peace false one world religion and a false one world order, Imagen people in peace all religions together prosperity and Yet the whole this wil be wrong in the eye's of God because it is sick and false and Jesus Yeshua the Son of the Father wil rule in Jerusalem over the whole world not God rejecting sinfull mankind and not satan and so Jesus wil come and make sure that wont happen so that people do not dam themselfs and the whole of creation forever. The Lord wants to save people's souls and these sick men in charge and people in general want to save their body's and lust's that's why we need Jesus and to repent of our sins and He is faithfull and has power in heaven over hell and earth to give you the Spirit of God to grab your soul out of this crazy drowning in lies sick world that is actualy trying to live without the rule of God forever its sick God gave us life He knows what is best for us we dont realy know we think we know but we dont, satan can do one sick trick in the east and the whole world can fall in ww3 and destruction if God allows it. we have been given Christ and His name is Jesus Yeshua meaning salvation and: Acts 4:12 King James Version 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Matthew 5 King James Version 5 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Matthew 4:16-17 King James Version 16 The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up. 17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. The Kingdom of God is coming dispite what our perception are and you can only get right with The Father and recieve mercy if you lett Christ help you to recieve the Spirit and no longer be a enemy of God we are all born enemys of God. Shalom peace much love in truth unto eternal life.
Thank you Mister. Abramson for teaching us in very professional, and understanding way ! I bless you and your family too ! Very understanding lesson! May God bless you and keep all of Jewish people and your family for ever !
thank u mr. Abram , this is a very informative presentation ...although i knew the most of its new History ,but i liked how the old history showed us the strange relation between the Israeli and the Palestinians ...the numbers and dates were very clear ...thank u , i would very much like to know the events and the situation between the 12-13 century due to the crusaders reason and purpose for coming to Palastine or whatever it was called at that time !?!
Thank you for connecting the Old Testament to the present time, Dr. Abrahamson. It's purely historical and simply explained. I thank God for bringing you to us in RU-vid. Shalom from the Philippines.
Great presentation - I have friends and family that wanted to know the history of this conflict. I vainly tried to give info on this topic was not successful. Now I can link them to the expert.
Wonderfully explained. It was America who trained Fatah in Sinai and sent them into Gaza to rebel, after which Hamas punished them and threw them out. This was when Hamas were in power. Condoleeza Rice describe this in her autobiography. American intervention in this regard has been a catastrophy. Fatah presence in Gaza could maybe have been a good thing to curb Hamas.
To go farther back where the conflict began was way back to the ⛺⛺ ⛺ tents of Abraham Between the child of promise to receive God's favor and God's Covenant which is Isaac then we have Ishmael God promised to make of him a great nation and his descendants would be like the sand of the sea and stars of the sky. Ishmael was not to be apart of the Blessed Covenant never the less he was blessed with an extreme amount of wealth and princes. It's very interesting how God said Ishmael would be A Wild Donkey 🐴🐎 of a man and his hands will be against everyone and everyones hands against him. So basically God's telling Us the descendants of Ishmael will be in constant Conflict/War/Hatred against his half brothers descendants of Isaac and everyone who will not convert to Islam.We see it as plain as day for over 1,400 years with the Muslims. I will say this... In Islam there are No such a thing as a "Terrorist" it's just Islam and Muslims striving in the way of their Evil False god Allah. I can see straight through their Allah and know that Satan is hiding behind the mask 🎭 and claiming to be The One and Only True God through the title of Allah.
Do you also pray for the Palestinians? I think they could use the help of some deity as well. Surely God doesn't think that the children of Jews deserve life and happiness while other children deserve suffering and bloodshed. Or does he?
@yaakovisaacs The Holy Torah is the first book (guidelines) by God/Allah. Then he sent Jabur. After that, when God saw people facing new issues, then comes Enjel (Bible). After the holy Bible, Al-Quran comes which is the final edition by God's/Allah's guidelines. The theory is very simple, over the time we need guidance and thats what this 4 holy books all about. As a muslim, we believe on this. We believe moses, ibrahim/abraham, jesus (isa), mohammed all are massiha (messenger). We all believe in one god. So moral of the story is, we are cousins. But we fighting with each other. It just like judaism is 1966 ford mustang, Christianity is 1999 ford mustang and islam is 2022 ford mustang. So the company is same which is God/ yahweh/Allah and and this three models are made according to the time, technologies availability, fixing the errors and keep up with the human interest and good deeds. I hope we all understand this and live together and worship our one god, same god and stop fighting and hatred. I also believe as we muslims needs to sharpen our brain bit more with islamic knowledge, be more patience, forgiveness, love, respect as our prophet said, you win a heart of non-believer (doesn't believe in Al quran) with love, respect and knowledge. Not war. War is only and only permitted in islam if we face our life threats other than that, peaceful settlement is ordered by Allah, God, Yahweh.
Thank you for this history. Can you talk about the energy resources found in Gaza and off the coast of Gaza, which Chevron has been developing for the last few years.
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Thank you for such an informed explanation of Gaza's history. I really enjoy the videos you give about Jewish history. Just a couple of comments: When I was living in England before the 67 war, I remember that the Syrians were frequently shooting down at Israeli farmers from the Golan Heights, so it's understandable that Israel wants to keep that land. Also, just before the war, around May 1967, the Egyptian President Gamal Abdul Nasser did 2 things to begin the hostilities: He called the UN Secretary General and told him to remove the peace keeping troops on the border between Egypt and Israel because they would be killed in the war, so the troops were removed. The other action he took before the war was to block the Gulf of Aqaba so there was no access to Eilat in Israel. This means that Israel did not preemptively strike Egypt.
This was quite a generous presentation. Especially for acknowledging the existence of the Philistines. I need to understand who they are today and the origins of the other ethnic groups currently co-existing in this area. Thank you for this quick historic overview. Interested, Gentile observer chiming in.
@johnbeaubien8826 Important also to notice that the Arabs who currently live in many parts of Israel (those who call themselves Palestinians) have no kinship relationship with the Philistines of antiquity. It seems that they use the term to make the world believe that they come from the Philistines and would have some right to occupy that land, which is an error.
@@MultiSUPERLATIVO 1. that's not true since genetic studies shows similarities between modern palestinians and ancient levantine populations 2. even if, what then? Does that mean that a jewish convert shouldnt be allowed in Israel because he/she cannot prove kinship to ancient kind david?!
@@meownyan3925 Historians and archaeologists say that when Hadrian created the name Palestine (Philistine), these people had already been extinct for a long time. An extinction suggests complete disappearance. Which leads us to believe that no one is left. What Emperor Hadrian did was absurd. He gave that region the name of a people that no longer existed. You have mentioned that "Does that mean that a jewish convert shouldnt be allowed in Israel because he/she cannot prove kinship to ancient kind david?!". When someone accepts the Jewish faith and converts, he/she becomes a Jew. And this was due to the acceptance of a faith. In the case of the Arabs, what do they have to do with the Philistines to be called "Philistines" (Palestinians)?
@@meownyan3925 The Philistines were not an ancient Levantine population. They were Greek invaders. What genetic studies do show is that BOTH the Palestinians and Jews are related to each other, and both are derived from predominantly ancient Levantine stock with a bit of Indo-European admixture.
@@MultiSUPERLATIVOTrue point. These people that adopt this name for themselves are ethnically many different people; and, not Philistines, whatsoever. They are not even all arabs, as some use that designation. Arabs, Syrians, Egyptians, and many others.
Very nice overview. Not too political. As an outsider, I agree that the people of Gaza have to use their energy on building and not destroying once they can get out from under Hamas.
