I agree with this. A large part of the Israel's identity is a national homeplace for all Jews. Having it a mix between Arab and Israeli would dilute it greatly. Admittedly, having more time to enforce cooperation and harmony between Arab and Jew would make things easier, but this would not be the Israel we know. In fact, it would best be described as a bi-ethnic "Levantine Republic", one that would have to get its identity from things other than a simple nationalist identity, which would be difficult to be honest.I have a problem with the way Israel is portrayed. Just how is it able to label itself as Israel and still keep the Palestinian population? Even with the joint alliance against the Turkish and Saudis at most I'd see a joint Jewish-Arab government in Palestine, not "Israel". Otherwise if there were to be "Israel" there'd by ethnic cleansing against Palestinians
Morocco is probably the only muslim country today that doesn't use it as a symbol for Islam.That's good too.
Although I will point out that the Crescent itself is actually a Turkish symbol, and correct me if I'm wrong, but I think it became a Muslim symbol because of the Ottomans.
Israel is also the name of Jacob in the Quran, so I think what matters is the ideas and ideology and not the name.I agree with this. A large part of the Israel's identity is a national homeplace for all Jews. Having it a mix between Arab and Israeli would dilute it greatly. Admittedly, having more time to enforce cooperation and harmony between Arab and Jew would make things easier, but this would not be the Israel we know. In fact, it would best be described as a bi-ethnic "Levantine Republic", one that would have to get its identity from things other than a simple nationalist identity, which would be difficult to be honest.
I agree with this. A large part of the Israel's identity is a national homeplace for all Jews. Having it a mix between Arab and Israeli would dilute it greatly. Admittedly, having more time to enforce cooperation and harmony between Arab and Jew would make things easier, but this would not be the Israel we know. In fact, it would best be described as a bi-ethnic "Levantine Republic", one that would have to get its identity from things other than a simple nationalist identity, which would be difficult to be honest.
I think it was stated the Israelis got their independence as payment for their contributions during WW2 and helping blunt the Turkish offensive and eventually reversing the tide of war.Not to mention Hashemite Arabia would want direct control of the territory. Although they'll allow Jewish immigration and refugees as a compromise.
I think it was stated the Israelis got their independence as payment for their contributions during WW2 and helping blunt the Turkish offensive and eventually reversing the tide of war.
Problem is, both Egypt and Arabia would have a vested interest in controlling the Israeli territory - or at least keeping it aligned to them.
Which is surprising, because you'd think with all that territory consolidated under a single Arab government, it would have been an Arab-wank.While this TL starts as an Israel-wank, it's going to end as a massive Iran-wank isn't it?
Illusion 100.Which is surprising, because you'd think with all that territory consolidated under a single Arab government, it would have been an Arab-wank.
Yeah, I thought it would work but it unfortunately doesn't for me. Apologies!Doesn't seem to work for me