If the ancient Israelites had of been obedient to the will of God.....

and exterminated the Canaanites, none of the problems today in the middle east would exist. Pity.

But if ye will not drive out the inhabitants of the land from before you; then it shall come to pass, that those which ye let remain of them shall be pricks in your eyes, and thorns in your sides, and shall vex you in the land wherein ye dwell. Numbers 33:55

Prophecy fulfilled.