Dr. Edward Freeman

In pursuit of the elusive white whale of aletheia.

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The soubriquet ‘Palestinian’ was invented by the Arabs and their western allies for the very same reason the area was renamed by the Roman ‘Palestina’. Namely, to erase Jewish ancient identity and with it their territorial claim. Palestinians are fictional people not to be found anywhere in the Middle East or, for that matter, anywhere in the world. Although, the fiction is everywhere.

The term “Palestinians” in its contemporary sense as an ethnic Arab nation likely emerged in the 1960s, with significant use starting around 1964.
It seems likely that the founding of the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) in 1964 marked a key moment, though earlier uses existed.

The evidence leans toward the term being used for both Jewish and Arab inhabitants before 1948, shifting afterward to primarily refer to Arabs.

Background
The term “Palestinians” has a complex history, reflecting changes in political, cultural, and national identities over time. Initially, it referred to all inhabitants of the region, but its meaning evolved, especially in the 20th century, as nationalist movements grew.
Emergence in the 20th Century
During the British Mandate (1920–1948), “Palestinian” was used for both Jewish and Arab communities, often in official documents and media. However, after the 1948 Arab-Israeli War and the establishment of Israel, the term began to shift, increasingly associated with Arab inhabitants, particularly refugees. By the 1960s, with the rise of the PLO, it became standard to refer to the Arab population as “Palestinians” in a national and ethnic sense.
Key Milestone: 1964 and the PLO.

The founding of the PLO in 1964 was a pivotal moment, as it aimed to represent the Palestinian people, defined as the Arab inhabitants of former Mandatory Palestine. This period marked when the term “Palestinians” gained its contemporary meaning, recognized internationally by the 1970s in UN resolutions like Resolution 3236 (XXIX) in 1974, which reaffirmed the rights of the Palestinian people.
Unexpected Detail: Early Uses and Shifts
An interesting detail is that the term “Palestinian” (Filastini in Arabic) was first recorded in 1898 by Khalil Baydas, initially referring to all inhabitants, but by 1914, it began to take on a more Arab connotation, according to academic research. This gradual shift highlights the dynamic nature of identity in the region.

Survey Note: Detailed Analysis of the Term “Palestinians” as an Ethnic Arab Nation
The inquiry into when the term “Palestinians” began to denote an ethnic Arab nation in its contemporary sense involves a deep dive into historical, political, and cultural shifts, particularly in the context of the Middle East. This section provides a comprehensive examination, drawing on various sources to trace the evolution of the term, its usage, and its implications.
Historical Context and Early Usage
The term “Palestine” itself has ancient roots, first appearing in the 5th century BCE with the Greek historian Herodotus, who used “Palaistínē” to describe the coastal region from Phoenicia to Egypt. This usage was primarily geographical, not ethnic, and included diverse inhabitants without distinguishing between Jews, Christians, or others. Under Roman rule, after the Bar Kokhba revolt in 135 CE, the region was renamed Syria Palaestina, further embedding the name in historical records but still as a territorial designation.
During the Ottoman Empire (1517–1917), the region was often referred to as Southern Syria by its Arab residents, with little sense of a distinct Palestinian identity. Residents identified primarily by religion (Muslims, Christians, Jews) or local affiliations, such as clan or city, rather than a unified national identity. This began to change in the late 19th century with the introduction of European nationalist ideologies, which inspired debates about who constituted a nation in the Levant.

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@NiohBerg No, this is not stupid. This is premeditated evil. It is design to denigrate a race before attacking it. I know . I had the misfortune to be born among these Mongle bustards, or as they call themselves, Eurasianists. It is not an accident that the Protocols is a Russian forgery.

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@EricLDaugh Why?

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@DrLoupis__ Why?

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@DonaldJTrumpJr Yes, we all saw this. And still they act as if they’re morally superior. They are today’s Nazis. A suffering individual is nothing to them.

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@JazzyJ87283918 I lived under a tyranny. You did not. So, shut the fuck up , you dumb bass !

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A paradigmatic example of delusion of grandeur. He thinks he is Moses wielding the staff before the Pharaoh.

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@NiohBerg You go girl!

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@SenSanders For all of your pathetic life, you have been supporting Moscow, you filthy communist!

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@RadioGenoa They like their Allah Alfresco.

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Palestinians ride the Beast of Christian antisemitism. Assad murdered at least 500,00, maned 1,500,000 and displaced 10,000,000 of his countrymen and nobody gave a fuck. But scream “Jew!” and the countless hordes of antisemites will crawl out of their holes screeching and twitching.

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You are a stupid bitch! Stop pedaling Hamas propaganda. Take a closer look. The child swaddled in layers of warm clothing and appeared to be well-fed. Well-fed, well-dressed babies on their mothers’ bosoms do not die of hypothermia. Not even in Siberia, not even above the Arctic Circle.

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@RadioGenoa And you call MAGA fascists? Here are your fascists, you damn stiff upper lips.

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@pepedownunder Here we go again. Now it is the Jews’ fault that one group of Slavs have decided to fuck another.

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Unless the West is slapped hard in the face, it would not awake from its nightmare. And who is best equipped to do the slapping if not Trump, warts and all?

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This is oldest trick in the book. It is called ‘The trup of complex question. Here is an example : an interegator asks the suspect, “When did you kill your wife?”

“Do you condemn Israel for killing 200 children in the West Bank?” Did Israel killed 200 children in the West Bank?

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@realMaalouf It pointless to seek a point in pointless.

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@SenSanders Aren’t the communists your best friends? I saw a footage you dumb schmuck sitting under a portrait of Lenin praising the Soviet regime.

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@PawlowskiMario Mark my word. Zelensky will be murdered by the Ukrainians, as were countless of his ancestors.