Jesus was a Jew, a direct descendant of David. This lineage was in fulfillment of prophecy.
The Roman Empire used Palestine as an insult to Israel, due to that name referring to Philistines.
“The Roman Empire used Palestine as an insult to Israel, due to that name referring to Philistines.”
Right and the Philistines were....
“Known as a seafaring nation, the Philistines were a non-Semitic people who left Crete and arrived in Canaan at the beginning of the 12th century B.C.. “