A while ago, I made this thread about the possibility of King Faisal of Iraq and Syria becoming "King of Israel." This is certainly one of the more outlandish scenarios, I realise. But this got me thinking -- what if the State of Israel, founded in 1948, became a monarchy? I honestly can't think of a reason for this to be the case, but that's your challenge.
What would be the royal dynasty of the restored Kingdom of Israel? Would the Baron Rothschild become king? How about the Sassoon family of Iraq, in an attempt to cultivate regional relations? Or would it be more important that the King of Israel be of the Tribe of Judah, like David and Solomon? Or some other case entirely?
How would the royal family establish its legitimacy? What affect does this have on Israel's fate on the world's stage? How would Arab states respond? At the time Israel was founded OTL, most of the region was ruled by monarchs, but there were also anti-monarchist movements like Baathism or the Free Officers.
Anyway, it's up to you. Have fun
What would be the royal dynasty of the restored Kingdom of Israel? Would the Baron Rothschild become king? How about the Sassoon family of Iraq, in an attempt to cultivate regional relations? Or would it be more important that the King of Israel be of the Tribe of Judah, like David and Solomon? Or some other case entirely?
How would the royal family establish its legitimacy? What affect does this have on Israel's fate on the world's stage? How would Arab states respond? At the time Israel was founded OTL, most of the region was ruled by monarchs, but there were also anti-monarchist movements like Baathism or the Free Officers.
Anyway, it's up to you. Have fun
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