It is most likely that, after all these generations, they are all gentiles. Sure, there is the possibility that some could be halakhically Jewish (or 'Israelite', if you prefer) and not know it, but there is no way to know for certain. Which is why, when these cases have arisen, formal conversion has been the usual option.
"It is most likely that, after all these generations, they are all gentiles. Sure, there is the possibility that some could be halakhically Jewish (or 'Israelite', if you prefer) and not know it, but there is no way to know for certain. Which is why, when these cases have arisen, formal conversion has been the usual option."
You see this is what your religion teaches you but it is contrary to what is Written. The Heavenly Father knows exactly where those children are and the blessing bestowed as promised to Abraham gives veracity to that promise.
Now we are told that Rebekah was told by the LORD "Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.
Esau was the older and he was destined to serve the younger Jacob/Israel.
Now I never ever hear those that claim the promise of Abraham or that land ever discuss their brother Esau, who he is of today. As a matter of fact the blessings and promises given to Abraham, Issac, Jacob/Israel, through those 12 will not fit in what is now called Israel.