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The Johns Hopkins study, led by Dr. Eran Elhaik, explored the genetic origins of Ashkenazi Jews and suggested a connection to the Khazars, but claims about 97.5% of Jews in Israel lacking ancient Hebrew DNA are misrepresented.
Overview of the Study
Dr. Eran Elhaik's research, published in 2012 in the journal Genome Biology and Evolution, examined the ancestry of Ashkenazi Jews. The study proposed that Ashkenazi Jews have significant genetic ties to the Khazars, a Turkic people who converted to Judaism in the 8th or 9th centuries. This hypothesis challenges the traditional view that Ashkenazi Jews primarily descend from ancient Israelites.
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Misrepresentation of Findings
Recently, social media claims have circulated stating that 97.5% of Jews living in Israel have no ancient Hebrew DNA and that 80% of Palestinians carry ancient Hebrew DNA. These claims have been debunked as false and misrepresentative of Elhaik's study. Elhaik himself clarified that his research did not include Israeli Jews and does not support the assertion that they lack genetic ties to the region.
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Genetic Ancestry Insights
The study highlighted a complex ancestry for European Jews, suggesting a mix of Caucasus, European, and Semitic ancestries. Critics of Elhaik's work argue that his statistical methods were flawed and that the majority of genetic evidence supports a common Middle Eastern origin for Jews. Other studies have consistently shown that Jewish populations share key genetic markers linked to ancient populations from the Levant, reinforcing their historical ties to the region.
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