Who were the western semites?

The Western Semites refer to a group of ancient peoples who spoke Semitic languages and inhabited the western part of the Semitic language family, primarily in the regions of the Levant and parts of the Arabian Peninsula. This group includes the Canaanites, Phoenicians, Hebrews, and Arameans, among others. They played significant roles in the development of early civilizations, trade, and cultural exchanges in the ancient Near East. Their languages and cultures have had a lasting impact, particularly in the context of the history of Judaism and Christianity.