“According to Walid Khalidi, in Ottoman times ‘the Palestinians considered themselves to be descended not only from Arab conquerors of the seventh century but also from indigenous peoples who had lived in the country since time immemorial.’”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestinians
People in a geographical crossroads tend to be quite a mixed lot.
They can call themselves Guernsey Cows if they want.
That don’t mean we can milk them.
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