There seems to be something about the land of Cannan that makes men insane.  The spiritual nature of the land is undeniable, as it is the birthplace to the three mono-theistic religions of the world.  It is with great irony that these religions of peace often lead to the endless bloodshed we witness today.

The level of animosity that exists between the Decedents of Abraham has existed it seems since man has been able to write, for the invasion of Cannan by Joshua in biblical times.  With the advancements of technology and a theology that encourages active martyrs all that has changes is the intensity of the carnage perpetrated.

What had fueled this ever increasing orgy of violence has been the Arabic, and a greater extent, Islamic sense of brotherhood.  This was of course used by the largely Monarchical Governments as a proxy war to keep their populations focused on an outside foe, rather than the corrupt practices occurring at home.

This was then extrapolated to include the United States and by extension the West, who was still feared and reviled because of the Crusades.  (Nevermind of course the atrocities committed by the Islamic Incursion well into Europe, and had dominated Spain well into the 1400’s. )

We see now the first chink of that unwaivering closeness beginning to break.  As with Pakistan and Bangladesh whose forefathers felt that Islam would supersede varying national interests, so the West bank is breaking from Gaza.

Where the political party of Fatah has realized that the destruction of Israel isn’t exactly the best party platform for the long term goals of the Palestinian people, they have worked with Israel (albeit slowly) for the good of the people as a whole and not catering to the extremest segments.

Gaza on the other hand fully embraced Hamas as their political leaders, lending some level of legitimacy of to the terrorist organization.  What has followed is the near totality of the world placing sanctions and embargoing the strip of land that has been home to many terrorists over the years.

This deterioration of circumstance has broken the Islamic brotherhood by forcing Egypt to close its borders to the troubled land to keep the constant stream of evacuees and immigrants from entering the country.

In the Biblical tale Ishmael and Isaac did not get along and were to some degree rivals to the birthright promised Abraham by God.  When Abraham died the two did manage to put their feelings aside and were able to have peace between them, for a time.  Perhaps with the death of Hamas the modern counterparts of Israel and Palestine will be able to be at peace as well.

For only then will the land of Cannan fulfill its title of the Land of Milk and Honey