I love how people blame one person for something that happened that is considered horrible. I have seen plenty of documentaries watching a whole country behind Hitler and his Regime. It is pretty clear to me that Hitler could not do anything on his own just the same way that Fidel Castro or any other Dictator could not do anything by themselves. It is pretty clear that you need the power of the people and a large military to be able to accomplish what these Leaders accomplished. I think you are completely wrong to say that Israel wasn't big enough or significant enough to be allowed in this game. Israel and all of its leaders aren't worthy enough to be in the game but leaders like Catherine de Medici are? I can accept all of your reasons even if I do not agree with them. As I have said. The people who make the game and put up the money to make the game do what they want because it is what they want to do and you and I have no bearing on it. You have explained the reason about Hitler and Israel but please give us your reasons for Catherine de Medici??
The last I checked Germany seems to have done just fine after Hitler. I seen somewhere that they even have the 5th largest army in the world and it has only been 80 years since he left that country in ruble! Also I seem to remember another country or two helping out with this Hitler. It seems that Japan and Italy were helping out the Axis Team if I remember correctly. As a matter of fact it appears old Stalin was on Hitlers side before Hitler turned on Russia if I remember as well. Stalin allowed in the game... Hitler and Israel not.
Edit: The more that I read your comments the more I realize you are making decisions on an emotional level and not a historical or educated point of view, which makes the debate pointless for me.
My decisions are made from a purely historical and educated point of view, which I truly cannot say about you.
First of all - Catherine de Medici. I never said I was a fan of including her as a leader in Civ VI. The only thing I said was that she was not a horrible leader like Hitler, Stalin, Mao and the other dictators were. This is it. Of course I would want another leader for France, preferably Louis XIV or Napoleon. Also, Catherine de Medici's inclusion could mean that Catherine the Great of Russia will not be in the game, because I don't think the developers would want two leaders with the same name. But this is only a speculation I have.
Secondly - Israel. I never said that I did not want Israel in the game. I only said that it was not as important as other civs from its region. This is it. I never said Israel was not important or significant at all. So if Israel is to be considered for this game, they should be added at a later stage.
Thirdly - Hitler. So what you are saying that we should blame the people for something horrible that happens, and not the leaders? I can also play this game, and say that the people would not be able to do anything without a leader to rally them. It is true the whole country was behind Hitler, but it did not come out of nowhere. And we should never forget there was also much resistance to Hitler in Germany. Hitler and his Nazis were just a bunch of bullies who used terror and propaganda to sway public opinions their way, the situation in Germany back at the time did much to help, as Germany was in a bad state. It is true that Hitler built the autobahns, created jobs, rebuilt the Wehmacht, and expanded Germany's territory, but his actions resulted in Germany being devastated and ruined. Yes, Hitler had many supporters like Tojo, and Franco, and Mussolini, and at first also Stalin, but they were all criminals just like him. You know, tell me who your friends are, and I will tell you who you are. The fact Stalin was in two Civ games has been discussed millions of times already, and I am sure Firaxis know they have made a mistake (same thing should be said about Mao, although there is a minor difference here. Remember how I said Hitler was loathed in Germany? Well, unfortunately, Mao and Stalin are still popular in China and Russia, respectively, even though Mao was not in the Chinese version of Civ, ironically). And yes, Germany did very well after Hitler. But did it have anything to do with Hitler? No.