Josh & Shana

Here's a question I've been batting around for the past week or so. As a Christian should I support Israel simply because they're Israel? I am inclined to think not. However, I'm not convinced of this. I haven't had time to research the question properly. We refer to Israel as "the Holy Land." I understand why we do this. The major events of our faith took place there, although there is nothing intrinsically "holy" about the land. However, the land is different than the current governmental state that occupies that land. I think some of this bombing that Israel is responsible for is rather horrific. I know Hamas is a terrorist group, but Israel is bombing schools and other civilian targets. I'm pretty sure this isn't the same situation when God told the Israelites to destroy ALL of Jericho. I just don't see it in scripture where Israel should still be considered God's chosen nation. Again, I haven't done my homework on this and am not close-fisted about it. I know some of you out there must have an opinion on this. Leave a comment and let me know what you think. It would be greatly appreciated.