The Jewish-Roman wars had an important effect on the history of Judaism, the demographic makeup of the Mediterranean and early Christianity. What if they did not occurr? How would they not ocurr?
If the Republic is preserved rather than having the Principate, there would likely be no revolts. The Republic was far more accommodating to Client States than the Principate.
Of course that opens it's own can of worms as a POD. . .
How long until they get fed up with the Hasmoneans though?
They were already fed up with the Hasmoneans while Judea was a client. Ever Since Herod died, the Hasmoneans were in a constant state of backstabbing and low level civil war due to Herod dividing his kingdom up amongst his sons.
However with Rome's Backing Herod Antipas was able to subdue his brothers and become the Sole Roman Client in Judea. So Long as the Roman Garrison stays in Jerusalem I doubt he or his successors will do anything to piss Rome off.
No, I mean the locals themselves. The Herodians went a long way in creating the problems that would eventually fester under Roman misrule.
If the Republic is preserved rather than having the Principate, there would likely be no revolts. The Republic was far more accommodating to Client States than the Principate.
Of course that opens it's own can of worms as a POD. . .