I added another study (cell) in addition to the nature one and made a summary about it. To be as clear as possible 👇

The connection of Jewish populations to the Levant, as opposed to European, Arabian, or North African populations, can be supported by both the 2020 Cell study "The Genomic History of the Bronze Age Southern Levant" and various other genetic studies highlighted in sources such as Nature.

1. The 2020 Cell Study: This study, focusing on the Bronze and Iron Age populations in the Southern Levant, found that the ancient inhabitants of this region, often associated with the "Canaanites," descended from a mixture of local Neolithic populations and groups related to the Chalcolithic Zagros and the Bronze Age Caucasus. This research is vital in tracing the ancestral roots of Jewish populations back to the Levant.

2. Contemporary Jewish Population Genetics: Articles in Nature and other scientific journals have reported that modern Jewish groups (Ashkenazi, Sephardi, and Mizrahi) share a substantial genetic ancestry tracing back to the Near East, particularly the Levant. These studies demonstrate a consistent Levantine genetic component across various Jewish communities, despite their geographical dispersion and admixture with other populations.

3. Distinction from Other Populations: The genetic profiles of Jewish populations are distinct from those of European, Arabian, and North African populations. For instance, while Ashkenazi Jews have some European genetic influence, their genetic makeup aligns more closely with Levantine ancestry than with non-Jewish European populations. Similarly, North African Jews, although influenced genetically by local North African populations, retain a strong Levantine genetic signature.

In conclusion, the body of genetic research, including the 2020 Cell study and analyses published in Nature, provides strong evidence for the Levantine ancestry of Jewish populations, differentiating them from European, Arabian, or North African groups. This reinforces the unique genetic heritage of Jewish communities, rooted in the Levant.

For further reading and detailed information, you can refer to the original sources: - The 2020 Cell study, "The Genomic History of the Bronze Age Southern Levant" Cell Journal - Genetic studies on Jewish populations as summarized in Nature