Palestine and the Palestinian Identity
There is a misunderstanding and misconception about the word Palestine and the Palestinian identity. The word Palestine was declared for the land by the Romans around 70CE. This was to further the oppression and humiliation to the Hebrews who were being driven from the Holy Land. Palestine is derived from the Philistines, those who were the enemies of Moses and the Children of Israel.
In the Quran Moses (Musa pbuh) appears more than any other person. His enemies, the Philistines, were idol worshipers. So why take on the identity of the enemies of Moses? Why take the name of the people who battled the Children of Israel? Why take the name Palestine for the land when it was a title given by idolatrous pagan Romans?
Jew and Jewish Identity
Jew is a word derived from Judah. Judah was only one of the twelve tribes making up the Children of Israel. They are in fact Hebrew, the language is Hebrew. The word Jew does not even exist in the Torah. The collection of the tribes are Hebrew.
Israel
Israel is a land for people who believe in one God. That is the principle of Israel. Moses came to the Holy Land with the Children of Israel. It is only logical to see that both the Arab Israelis and the Hebrew Israelis make up the Children of Israel. They both believe in the same God. They both have the same holy center.
Note to responders: I want your feedback! please do not just agree or disagree, but back up a claim with evidence or critical thinking/logic. This was only an introductory blog post and there is a wealth of supporting information that goes along with this. I will write more about it in future blogs.
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