Groups claiming affiliation with Israelites
Several groups claim they descend from the ancient Israelites. The issue has been especially relevant since the establishment of the State of Israel and in the context of an individual's or group's request to immigrate to Israel under its Law of Return. In that context, claims of affiliation to the Israelites gives raise to questions of "who is a Jew?". Some of these claims have been recognised, while others are still under review and others have been rejected.
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