They made a plea (which you support), that simply because they are from there, that they therefore know the history better than someone from outside.
That does not follow.
I wouldn't say I know history of this area better than all Europeans, but definitely better than the vast majority. I wouldn't confuse Nesher the town with Nesher the factory, for instance, since having lived not far from the latter I know it's not anywhere near Ramle.
having grown up in Nesher myself... makes me wonder how many degrees apart we are (not that either name is all that uncommon)