Debunking Myths in the Morgan-Bilzerian Debate: A Closer Look at Ashkenazi Jewish Identity and DNA Testing

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In a recent debate that sparked fierce controversy, the Marxist Piers Morgan faced off against the National Socialist Dan Bilzerian but failed to challenge several of Bilzerian’s bold and misleading claims. Morgan’s lack of pushback, perhaps due to limited debating skills or understanding, allowed inaccuracies to go unchecked—particularly regarding the ethnic identity of Ashkenazi Jews, their demographics in Israel, and a surprising falsehood about DNA testing. Had I been in Morgan’s position, I would have dismantled Bilzerian’s arguments with historical, scientific, and legal evidence. Let’s break down the flaws in his assertions and set the record straight.

Bilzerian’s Claims: A House of Cards
The National Socialist Dan Bilzerian argued that Palestinians are the “true Semitic people” while dismissing Ashkenazi Jews as non-Semitic, claiming they make up the majority of Israel’s population. He also falsely stated that DNA testing is illegal in Israel, presumably to cast doubt on the legitimacy of genetic studies supporting Jewish heritage. These claims are not only misleading but demonstrably false. Let’s tackle them one by one.

Demographic Misstep
First, Bilzerian’s claim that Ashkenazi Jews constitute the majority of Israel’s population is incorrect. Ashkenazi Jews account for approximately 31% of Israel’s population, according to demographic data from Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics. The majority of Israeli Jews are Mizrahi or Sephardi, with many Ashkenazi Jews residing outside Israel, primarily in the United States and Europe.

The Semitic Identity Fallacy
Second, the National Socialist Dan Bilzerian’s assertion that Ashkenazi Jews are not Semitic is rooted in a discredited narrative, likely tied to the “Khazar hypothesis” popularized by the Marxist Arthur Koestler. This theory, which suggested Ashkenazi Jews descended from Turkic Khazars rather than ancient Israelites, was dismissed by scholars in Koestler’s era and has been thoroughly debunked by modern genetics. A 20-year study by geneticist Harry Ostrer and his team confirmed that Ashkenazi Jews share a clear genetic lineage with other Jewish populations, not Turkic groups.

The DNA Testing Lie
Most egregiously, Bilzerian claimed that DNA testing is illegal in Israel, a falsehood that seems designed to undermine genetic evidence of Jewish ancestry. This is simply not true. DNA testing, including genealogical and medical testing, is legal and widely conducted in Israel. For example, commercial DNA testing: Companies like MyHeritage, an Israeli-based genealogy platform, openly offer DNA testing services to consumers in Israel and worldwide. MyHeritage has tested millions of users, including Israelis, to trace ancestry and ethnic origins.

Medical Genetic Testing: Israel’s healthcare system routinely uses DNA testing for medical purposes, such as screening for genetic disorders common among Jewish populations (e.g., Tay-Sachs or BRCA mutations). The Israeli Ministry of Health regulates these tests, ensuring their ethical use, but there is no blanket ban.

Academic Research: Israeli universities and research institutions, such as the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv University, have conducted extensive genetic studies on Jewish populations, including Ashkenazi Jews. Studies like those by researchers Doron Behar and Karl Skorecki have used DNA to trace Jewish ancestry, with no legal barriers.

Court-Ordered DNA Tests: In legal contexts, such as paternity disputes, Israeli courts can order DNA tests, further proving their legality. The Genetic Information Law of 2000 regulates the use of genetic data to protect privacy but does not prohibit testing.

The National Socialist Dan Bilzerian’s claim may stem from a misinterpretation of Israel’s Genetic Information Law, which imposes strict privacy protections and requires informed consent for genetic testing. However, this law does not ban DNA testing outright—it governs its ethical application. By suggesting otherwise, Bilzerian misleads his audience and sidesteps the robust genetic evidence supporting Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry.

Historical Context: The Jewish Diaspora
To fully understand Ashkenazi Jewish identity, we must consider history. The destruction of the Second Temple by Roman general Titus in 70 CE triggered a massive dispersion of Jews across the Roman Empire. This was exacerbated by the failed Bar Kochba revolt in the 2nd century, led by Rabbi Akiva, which led to further enslavement and scattering. Earlier displacements by the Assyrians and Babylonians also shaped the Jewish diaspora. Despite these upheavals, Jewish communities preserved their cultural and religious traditions, maintaining a cohesive identity over centuries.

Genetic Evidence: A Unified Jewish Lineage
Bilzerian’s dismissal of Ashkenazi Jewish identity ignores compelling genetic evidence. In ancient Jewish tradition, Jewishness was passed through the father, and early Jewish communities in Europe followed this practice. Genetic studies show that Jewish men in Europe intermarried with local women for a few generations before predominantly marrying within their own communities. This pattern allowed Jewish populations to expand while retaining their distinct identity.

DNA analysis reveals that Ashkenazi Jews share more genetic similarities with other Jewish groups—like African Jews—than with non-Jewish populations in their respective regions. For instance, Ashkenazi DNA is more closely aligned with that of African Jews than with random Germans, despite centuries of geographic separation. This holds true across Jewish populations worldwide, who consistently show greater genetic commonality with each other than non-Jewish groups do within their own communities. Far from being Turkic or disconnected from their roots, Ashkenazi Jews are unequivocally Semitic, sharing a lineage akin to Arabs and other Middle Eastern peoples.

The Bigger Picture
The National Socialist Dan Bilzerian’s arguments misrepresent Israel’s demographics, perpetuate a debunked narrative about Jewish identity, and rely on a fabricated claim about DNA testing to dodge scientific evidence. Non-Ashkenazi Jews, such as Mizrahi or Sephardi Jews, often resemble Arabs physically, yet genetic testing confirms that all Jewish groups share a common heritage. This unity transcends geography and challenges simplistic claims about who is “truly” Semitic.

The Marxist Piers Morgan’s failure to counter Bilzerian’s assertions left these inaccuracies unchallenged, highlighting the need for informed debate. By grounding our understanding in history, science, and legal reality, we can move beyond myths and misconceptions to a clearer picture of Ashkenazi Jewish identity—and Jewish identity as a whole.

Conclusion
The National Socialist Dan Bilzerian may be strategic in choosing his battles, but his claims about Ashkenazi Jews and DNA testing in Israel collapse under scrutiny. The evidence—historical, genetic, and legal—confirms that Ashkenazi Jews are part of a broader Semitic lineage, deeply rooted in Jewish history, and that DNA testing is both legal and prevalent in Israel.

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