(latecomer)... Hello! I think the Philistines would be identified with the modern day Palestinians...

Modern Jews are separated into two broad categories.. Ashkenazic (Germanic) Jews, and
Sephardic (Hispanic) Jews...

Supposedly, the Ashkenazic Jews actually have their origins in Eastern Europe.
(Read The Thirteenth Tribe by Authur Kostler)

Sephardic Jews are associated with the Diaspora of Israel's Jews into Europe in
midievel times,,,

In addition, there are Black African Jews (Falashas) in Ethiopia who claim ancient lineage to
King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba...