...The historical connection of Gaza to the Jewish people is multifaceted and complex, spanning multiple cultures and religions throughout history, from the biblical period to the modern era.
Gaza is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, with its history dating back over 3,000 years. Archaeological evidence suggests that the city was established around the 15th century B.C.E.
Originally a Canaanite city, it later came under Philistine control. According to the Hebrew Bible, Gaza was one of the five Philistine city-states and was often in conflict with the ancient Israelites.
Throughout its long history, Gaza has been ruled by various large empires, including the Egyptians, Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans.
One of the most famous biblical stories involving Gaza is that of Samson, a judge of Israel, who performed feats of great strength against the Philistines in Gaza, including his final act of bringing down the temple of Dagon, a Philistine god, upon himself and his captors (Judges 16:28-31)....
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Gaza is one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, with its history dating back over 3,000 years. Archaeological evidence suggests that the city was established around the 15th century B.C.E.
Originally a Canaanite city, it later came under Philistine control. According to the Hebrew Bible, Gaza was one of the five Philistine city-states and was often in conflict with the ancient Israelites.
Throughout its long history, Gaza has been ruled by various large empires, including the Egyptians, Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans.
One of the most famous biblical stories involving Gaza is that of Samson, a judge of Israel, who performed feats of great strength against the Philistines in Gaza, including his final act of bringing down the temple of Dagon, a Philistine god, upon himself and his captors (Judges 16:28-31)....
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