_Here are a few of the groups and influences that have contributed to the formation of the Palestinian people:_
Canaanites: The Canaanites were an ancient Semitic people who inhabited the land of Canaan (present-day Israel/Palestine) from around 3500 BC until the 12th century BC. They are considered to be one of the earliest groups to inhabit the region, and many Palestinians today claim descent from the Canaanites.
Philistines: The Philistines were a confederation of peoples who originated from the Aegean Sea and settled along the Mediterranean coast of present-day Israel/Palestine in the 12th century BC. They were closely related to the Canaanites and other Semitic groups in the region, and they are mentioned in the Bible as the enemies of the Israelites.
Jebusites: The Jebusites were an ancient Semitic people who lived in the city of Jebus (present-day Jerusalem) from around the 19th century BC until the 10th century BC. They were eventually conquered by King David and made part of the Israelite Kingdom.
Jewish People: The Jewish people have a long and complex history in the land of Israel/Palestine, dating back to the time of the ancient Israelites in the 13th century BC. The Jewish people were exiled from the land in the 6th century BC, but they continued to maintain a connection with the region and returned in large numbers in the 20th century.
Arab Muslims: The Arab Muslims conquered the land of Israel/Palestine in the 7th century AD and introduced the religion of Islam to the region. Over time, many of the local Christian and Jewish populations adopted Islam, and Arabic became the dominant language. The Arab Muslims, along with the descendants of the earlier inhabitants of the region, formed the core of the Palestinian population.
Circassians: The Circassians are an ethnic group who originally inhabited the North Caucasus region of Eurasia. In the 19th century, a large number of Circassians were displaced from their homeland by the Russian Empire and resettled in the Ottoman Empire, including the land of Israel/Palestine. Many Circassians today reside in the city of Nazareth and other parts of the region.
These are just a few of the groups that have contributed to the formation of the Palestinian people. The Palestinian identity is a complex one, and it continues to evolve and be shaped by historical events and political developments.