The Holy Land: Mount Gerizim and It’s Dwindling Tribe | Samaritan Full Documentary

The Samaritans are one of the most ancient tribes in the world - they’ve been around for over 3,000 years. But the population is now fragile and the tribe at risk of finally dying out...

Their population consists of just four extended families, around only 800 people in total (in Roman times there used to be over a million). They have three men to every one woman. To keep the tribe going they’ve tried bringing in women from afar, including a number from the Ukraine. But is it too little, too late?

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[danialashraf]

As a Muslim, I wish all my Yazidi, Druze, Jews, Samaritan, Sabian, Christian and Zoroastrian brothers and sisters in the middle east, safe and blessed.

[paulgreen]

7:33 "we must have peace because this is the Holy Land. It should be peaceful". Truer words were never spoken. I hope the Samaritans survive another 3000 years. We need more people in the world who think like they do🙏

[LadyLeda]

It is so nice to know they are still there. No matter how small a number they are, it warms my heart to know some have survived. I hope your community grows and grows!!!

[romeosantos]

I'm. Catholic. My reading of the gospels tells me that Jesus knew the Samaritans for a long time. He knew and understood them but never condemned them. He used the parable of the Good Samaritan - Christendom will forever remember Samaritans in the figure of the Good Samaritan. Poignant is the story of the Samaritan woman at the well. She had a kind heart that longed for understanding and mercy. Did Jesus give these to her? He sure did. The Samarirans here in the video almost glow in their piety and deep spirituality. I respect you a lot. May OUR GOD - YOURS AND MINE - bless you all.

[Ooooiops]

I’m an Arab from Kuwait & I sent peace & love to them

[rogeramezquita]

3000 years of history and culture is worth to save

[theperfectionist]

I have so much respect for the Ukranian lady, Alla Altef, for willing to leave her own country and people to embrace a very different culture, religion, place and learning two very difficult languages (Arabic & Hebrew) along the way for the sake of preserving a 3000-year-old tribe. *Hats off*

[baddbeliever]

Wow that Ukrainian wife spoke three languages fluently...the Arabic was perfect and Hebrew flowed off her tongue, and native ukranian.

[MiladJPanah]

I feel so ashamed to see a Ukrainian woman speaking better than I will ever do. Managing a family and still remaining so strong. Much respect.

[miracleshappen]

I am so impressed with these wonderful people. There is such a kindness and inner peace in their eyes and body language.

[AbandonedVoid]

How did you find the chillest dude ever for an interview?

[skellingtonmeteoryballoon]

As a non-muslim arab, this was a good upload ❤️ thanks

[WiseSilverWolf]

So thats where "The Good Samaritan" phrase comes from, I never knew it was linked to a real tribe of people.

[firasfiras]

I have studied and lived in nablus for several years and to be honest the local palestinians treat samaritan exactly as a part of their local community and I haven't noticed any kind of discriminations and they have a good representation in the palestinien parliament.
I wish for them and for all the prosperity and happiness.

[almansouri]

As a Martian, I wish all you earthlings peace and love.

[MaryamShamsWayMaryamShams]

I have heard of them, but never I saw their culture of Samaritan, but I'm excited about learning their life still thank you

[wimm]

I only know the Good Samaritan from the Bible, this gives new insight, awesome young man, I hope he finds happiness.
These ladies from Europe are fine women, those kids look very happy.
Thanks for sharing your video.

[chrisdooley]

What an intelligent caring young man Abdallah Cohen is. Hopeful to see this in such a volatile area

[yazidiarabmysticmuslim]

God bless the Samaritans and protect them make them prosper .

[sg_hokkien_opera]

I had to smile at the end when the young Samaritan guy winked and said, it’s survival of the fittest when he revealed he’s in a relationship with a Samaritan girl.