Trials of the Jew

Israel, the sole nation who has a majority of Jews, was one nation that had gone through more trials and troubles than any other state. The previously Israeli state was only thousands of years ago, before Christ had been birthed. She was called Ancient Israel, or Judea.

Judea was annexed by the Roman Empire as one of its Provinces, after having freed from Babylon and Persia. However, Judea was quite rebellious against Roma's rule over her, leading to the Bar Kokhba Revolt.

"You've rebelled against me for the last time!" Roma shouted around his household, "You and your son are insolents to my Empire!"

Both Graecia and Aegyptus (Ancient Greece and Egypt) were standing behind Roma and looking nervously as their overlord was casting his rage – something Roma rarely showed. Germania was watching over Judea, who had both her arms chained to the wall. The Judean child was cuddled by Germania, who was also unsettled by Roma's rare anger.

Roma walked towards Judea and slapped her face tightly with his armoured fist.

"It's not like I need you when I have so many other pretty ladies to live with," Roma said, "Judea, my boss has ordered that you will no longer exist. Your people will never enter Jerusalem again!"

"…And…should I be worried…" Judea said, "My people are chosen by God, we will reclaim our homeland one day…"

"You are sentenced to execution, and your brat is exiled into the wilds," Roma declared, "never again will the Jews defy me!"

Germania looked at Roma and nodded. He put down the child on the ground, and raised his axe. With one swipe, the nation of Judea was killed off and gone for good.

"I'm sorry, my love…" he thought, "but Hadrian has my best interests in line."

The young child was given the name of Israel, or David Peres. He was immediately exiled from the Roman Empire and left to wander around Europe. After Rome's fall, Israel's skills with mathematics would be approached by the Europeans.

"Israel, I need your help with counting my state treasury!" France exclaimed, "I feel like I had drained myself again after that last party."

"But I had just counted it some days ago…" Israel lamented, "Stop holding your fancy parties! Your people will revolt one day."

"France, don't bully Israel…" Italy said.

"Italy, I am not bullying Israel here," France insisted, "I am just talking business to him."

"Say Israel, I need you to tutor Holy Roman Empire again," Austria insisted, "You will be paid handsomely of course."

"Austria, I have keeps on Israel!" France exclaimed.

"Hey Israel my friend," Cordoba called out, "those Christians don't understand you. Come with me to my house and your culture will flourish under my rule."

"Israel, don't side with the heathens!" Austria yelled.

"I made up, I will go with Cordoba," Israel proclaimed.

Under Moorish rule, Israel's culture has prospered and the Jews were accepted into the society like never before. However, disaster had struck during the Crusades and Jerusalem had been taken by the Christians.

"Hurray, we've retaken Jerusalem!" France cheered.

"Indeed this is a victory for the Christian faith!" Holy Roman Empire added.

"Guys, does it mean I can have my homeland back?" Israel asked, "It was the capital of my mother's house."

"Absolutely not, you lose Jerusalem for false faith," England scoffed, "this is for joining with those Moors."

"And I heard that his little brother Grenada had thrown you out," Austria said, "you must be so detestable to be shunned even by heathens."

"Israel, I have already planned ahead," France declared, "I am sending one of my men to rule Jerusalem as King. And he's a Christian by the way."

"And we will be doing our best to convert all of your people into Christians," Austria added.

"NO WAY I'LL BE A GENTILE!" yelled Israel.

Denied of his homeland, Israel only resorted to wander further into Europe. Eventually he came upon those who accepted his people.

Israel held only a dusty cloak as he trekked the lands of Central Europe. From Spain to Austria, his people had received persecution from those Christians. He was hoping to find sanctuary for the oppressed Jews.

Suddenly, two men blocked his way. One was blonde and the other was a brunette… and both were armed with swords. Israel held up his staff in defence.

"So you're like the Israel those guys to the west were talking about," Poland said.

"And you are…" asked Israel.

"I'm Lithuania and this is my partner, Poland," Lithuania explained, "we are currently in a Commonwealth type of union."

"And we are totally the strongest country in these parts!" Poland exclaimed, "I heard you got some seriously great skills, so how about if I let you stay in my home."

"Really?" spoke Israel.

"Totally," Poland replied, "you just do what we say and I can totally guarantee everything to your people."

Thus, the Jews had found safety in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. However, the Partition of Poland had forced the Jewish nation and his people to flee once again. Years later, Israel would wander across Russia… and noticed a dreadful sight.

Everywhere on the streets, he could see them – dead bodies piling up. It was mass murder, but not of anyone; it was the Jews getting hurt. Over the distance, he saw men in black attacking his beloved people. As he ran to help them out, Russia appeared and blocked his path.

"Russia, out of the way!" hollered Israel, "my people are getting hurt!"

"But blame these patriots, they just want to put some order in Russia," Russia justified, "causing us so much troubles, you should also be punished."

Russia took out his water pipe and smacked it on Israel's head. With a bloodied head, Israel laid down in the snowy fields with his people.

These were the pogroms the Jews had suffered under the Russian Empire. However, nothing would ever compare to the Holocaust in World War II.

Israel was lying on a wall, worn out and tired from his years of pain. He had suffered many times before and from many foes. But this time, it was like nothing before and the culprit was Germany. He looked serious as always and had a pistol aimed at the Jewish nation.

"Germany, why are you doing this?" Israel asked.

"My boss told me to, he claimed that my defeat in World War I was the fault of Jews and the Bolsheviks," Germany explained, "and your race are unclean… they must be cleansed from the world."

"You can't kill me that easily," Israel claimed, "though I have no land, but my people are my strength."

"But I can destroy your people, your culture and your religion," Germany stated, "My boss has everything planned out. The Final Solution is underway."

"Damn it, Germany, this isn't you at all!" Israel yelled, but he was shot at the shoulder.

The horror that was the Holocaust had cost the lives of over six million Jews. The sights of the death camps such as Austerlitz would serve as a reminder to the ills of radical nationalism and racism. After the Allies' victory, they were planning what to do with everyone.

America was seated with England and Russia for this special meeting. France was still frantic to maintain his empire and not attend other matters, while China couldn't make it for he must tend to his nation's civil war.

"Alright guys, we have to do something for Israel," America said, "as the hero, I will have to grant Israel his own country."

"But we already have the Jewish Oblast in my home," Russia said, "he can stay there if he wants to, da."

"I mean that the Jews and Israel will get to return home… as in their original homeland," America declared, "the one in the Holy Land, described in the Bible."

"You git, that place is now the British Mandate of Palestine!" England shouted out, "I won't be giving up my territories as and when you call for it. Besides, they had been wandering for over two millennia. They should be quite used to that lifestyle by now."

"And look what that got them into," America said, "Oppression, suffering, racism, hate… the list can go on. I will never want this to happen in my home."

"And your point being…" England wondered.

"Just let Israel in," America said, "I feel as if we nations had owed him something."

"America is correct, we should be granting a Jewish nation," Russia said.

"But that region is also occupied by Palestine, and I doubt he'll be too happy about it," England commented.

True to this, Israel had kicked Palestine out of his new home. Fearing for his life, he seeks help from his closest allies – Egypt and the Arab nations.

Palestine was knocking at Egypt's doorstep and pounding it furiously. Soon, the door opened and Egypt stared at the Palestinian.

"You…seem…battered…" Egypt spoke monotonously.

"Egypt, Egypt, its horrible!" Palestine exclaimed, "Israel has invaded my place and kicked me out!"

"And…England…said…" Egypt continued.

"He… eh, he told me that…" Palestine tried to recall back.

"Sorry Palestine, but that was a UN decision," England said, "The State of Israel will be established."

"But can't you do…" Palestine pleaded.

"I'm not the superpower you knew after World War I," England snapped, "I am worn out and weakened too much. I just need a break from all this crap!"

"…And that's what he told me," Palestine finished.

Suddenly, Egypt's boss came in on the two nations.

"Egypt, we can't allow a fellow Arab to be bullied," the boss said, "This means war."

Egypt nodded in response and picked up a large pike and hoisted it over his shoulders.

"So it has come to this…" he thought.

Hence, the Arab-Israeli War has come forth. The Arab nations had united against the common foe of Israel, who finally became a Nation on his own right.

The Arab armies were marching forward deep into Israeli land, with Egypt leading the forces. Soon, they came in contact with their foe – Israel. Israel was donned in full khaki military uniform with an Uzis rifle slung back and two Desert Eagles guns on hand.

"Why is this army here?" Israel exclaimed, "Get out of my lawn now!"

"You trampled into Palestine's lands," Egypt said, "and we won't allow our brothers to be bullied anymore."

"Times have changed and this is now my home," Israel said, "God has granted the chosen people their home and I won't let anyone to trample over me ever again!"

Egypt only sighed and then charged forward with his pike. However, Israel blocked it with his Uzis and held him back. Suddenly, Israel leapt in the air and fired his Desert Eagles at Egypt. Egypt spun his pike to bounce off the bullets.

As Israel was about to make his landing, Egypt took the chance and tried to impale the pike at him. However, Israel simply stepped on the pike and leapt in a back flip. The next thing he knew… Israel had a gun pointed at his head.

"I see…" Egypt said, "I give up…"

"Good, now get out of my home!" Israel shouted.

"You actually thought it would be that easy," Egypt said, "this is only a distraction for us to claim West Bank and Gaza Strip. They will be Palestine's home until we can restore his homeland."

"And I shall fight until you give in to my demands," Israel said, "I and won't give way now."

And so, a long intense conflict between the Arabs and Israel had begun… Still to this day, it has not been resolved.

Original Character Profile

Name: Judea/Ancient Israel

Represents: Kingdom of Israel, Judea Province of the Roman Empire

Age: Unknown

Status: Dead

Judea was once controlled by Aegyptus, who enslaved her people. Later, they fought their way to freedom and founded the Kingdom of Israel in the Holy Land. However, Judea was conquered again by the Roman Empire and made it a Province.

Under Roman rule, Judea was incredibly rebellious and that done two rebellions against Rome. After the Bar Kokhba Revolt, Rome had Judea executed and forced her son out of the Holy Land.

Name: David "Israel" Birnbaun

Represents: State of Israel (formerly the Jewish Diaspora)

Age: 16

Appearance: Wears a skull cap and usually attired in a khaki military uniform. Carries rifles and guns at all times.

Gender: Male

Israel has suffered many trials in his life, peaking off in World War II's Holocaust that aimed to destroy Israel for good. Since then, the UN has called for the establishment of an Israeli state in the Holy Land. This brought anger to the Arab nations, thus Israel trained hard to protect himself from outside threats.

He generally has strong ties with America, having helped him get the Holy Land back. He also has good ties with the India Siblings for supporting his cause. However, he hates Palestine and most Arab countries for attacking him. In turn, Iran has a deep suspicion on Israel himself.

Name: Hussein "Palestine" Abbas

Represents: Palestinian National Authority (formerly British Mandate of Palestine)

Age: 16

Appearance: Wears a modern brown suit mostly. Has a military uniform that is khaki in colour.

Gender: Male

Palestine had once lived under the Ottoman Empire, but revolted during World War I along with Iraq, Kuwait and Syria. He was adopted by England after the war until World War II. With the UN's choice to let Israel reclaim his home, Israel forced Palestine out and this started the whole Arab-Israeli conflict.

Palestine now seeks help from the world to accept some form of nationhood for his people. Every Muslim state has recognised him, and most of them denied Israel as a true country. In regards to the West, he is only fairly neutral to them. Above all, he hates Israel for kicking him out in the first place.

Name: Cordoba

Represents: Caliphate of Cordoba

Age: Unknown

Gender: Male

Status: Dead

Cordoba has conquered most of Iberia and put it under Muslim rule, and entered into a period of culture. However, he soon disintegrated after the death of his Caliph and the Spanish Reconquista.

His heir, Grenada, wound continue his legacy for a brief moment until the final strike from Spain.