The notion that "Arabs" arrived to replace the ancient Israelite inhabitants is misleading. In truth, while religious affiliations shifted over time, the core population remained largely unchanged.
The notion that "Arabs" arrived to replace the ancient Israelite inhabitants is misleading. In truth, while religious affiliations shifted over time, the core population remained largely unchanged.
Palestinians share the closest historical ties with the original Israelites, having transitioned from Christianity to Islam over the centuries.
"Rather than signifying modern 'Arab' origins, the evidence shows that the land’s native
peoples simply adopted Christianity and later Islam as new political realities emerged—a conclusion strongly supported by genetic data."