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The modern use of the term "Palestinian" to describe Arabs in the region is a relatively recent development, popularized only in the mid-20th century—particularly after 1964 with the formation of the Palestine Liberation Organization ([[PLO]]). Far from being an indigenous national identity rooted in ancient ties to the land, this label was largely constructed for political purposes, often as a tool in the broader Arab effort to delegitimize Israel's existence.

The modern use of the term "Palestinian" to describe Arabs in the region is a relatively recent development, popularized only in the mid-20th century—particularly after 1964 with the formation of the Palestine Liberation Organization ([[PLO]]). Far from being an indigenous national identity rooted in ancient ties to the land, this label was largely constructed for political purposes, often as a tool in the broader Arab effort to delegitimize Israel's existence.

The first chairman of the PLO, [[Ahmad Shukeiry]], was not a native of the land in question but born in southern [[Lebanon]]. He became infamous for statements rationalizing the [[Holocaust]] shortly after the atrocities became widely known, even testifying that they all were praising Hitler, and "foresaw" annihilating the Jews in his June 1967 "none of them will survive"  —revealing early on the radical and hateful ideology that would underpin the Palestinian cause.  

The first chairman of the PLO, [[Ahmad Shukeiri]], was not a native of the land in question but born in southern [[Lebanon]]. He became infamous for statements rationalizing the [[Holocaust]] shortly after the atrocities became widely known, even testifying that they all were praising Hitler, and "foresaw" annihilating the Jews in his June 1967 "none of them will survive"  —revealing early on the radical and hateful ideology that would underpin the Palestinian cause.  

His successor, Yasser Arafat, widely considered the father of modern terrorism, was born in Cairo, [[Egypt]]—not in any part of what is today Israel or the disputed territories. Arafat pioneered the cynical tactic of using civilian populations as human shields, a method that has tragically continued under Hamas and other Palestinian factions.

His successor, Yasser Arafat, widely considered the father of modern terrorism, was born in Cairo, [[Egypt]]—not in any part of what is today Israel or the disputed territories. Arafat pioneered the cynical tactic of using civilian populations as human shields, a method that has tragically continued under Hamas and other Palestinian factions.