re Kurds and Jews genetically related?
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Janet Median
Janet Median, BA Political Science & International Relations
Answered Jan 19, 2018 · Author has 164 answers and 68.5k answer views
Study finds close genetic connection between Jews, Kurds
"The people closest to the Jews from a genetic point of view may be the Kurds, according to results of a new study at the Hebrew University."
This might be explained by the fact that many now believe Abraham was a Kurd. Not to mention that Kurdistan is in the center of the Fertile Crescent, and is believed to be where the Garden of Eden is, where Noah's Arc came to rest and where several biblical prophets have been laid to rest.
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I would also like to note that the Kurds (Medes) are mentioned numerous times as protecting Jews from Assyrians in the Old Testament. Salahuddin, a Kurdish general, allowed Christians and Jews to remain in Israel unmolested, and gave