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The Samaritans are an ethnoreligious group that emerged from the ancient Israelites, primarily living in the region of Samaria, which is located in present-day Israel and the West Bank. They adhere to their own version of the Torah, known as the Samaritan Pentateuch, and have distinct religious practices and beliefs that differ from mainstream Judaism. Historically, the Samaritans faced significant tension and conflict with Jews, particularly during and after the Babylonian exile. Today, their population is small, with a few hundred individuals primarily residing in Nablus and Holon, Israel.

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