Hugo--The study, as I understand what I read, was as between Jewish Israelis and Arab Israelis (citizens of Israel). Whether or not those Arabs responding to the survey really consider themselves to be Palestinian cannot be known from the study as published.

For historical reference, until the establishment of Israel, a Jew from that area would have probably self-described them self as a Palestinian Jew.

Please forgive me if I don't understand your last sentence above.

BTW, I mentioned Tutu, the Balkans etc in response to comments by you and Riginslinger.