Moses went walking with the staff of wood.

Egypt was troubled by the horrible asp
--REM

The exodus from Egypt of the Israelis, fleeing terror and tyranny, has some strong religious overtones. This is especially true of the way they are returning to Israel-on foot, crossing over the Sinai and back to safety. The allusions to the Exodus are so vivid here, but so far the media has totally missed this angle. The great return of the Israelites to the homeland, forever being attacked and besieged is an everlasting image. One more tragedy. One more trial to endure.

So we gonna walk
through de roads of creation
We the generation
trod through great tribulation
--Bob Marley

The perpetrators of the crime did not last very long on the run:

Egypt arrests Bedouin tribesmen in bombings
Last Updated Sat, 09 Oct 2004 13:10:34 EDT

TABA, EGYPT - Bedouin tribesmen have been arrested on suspicion they supplied explosives for car bombings at two Egyptian resorts that killed at least 34 people, officials said Saturday.

Israel urged its citizens in Egypt to return home immediately, warning that they remained in danger.

Three car bombs exploded Thursday night at resorts popular with Israeli tourists, one at the Taba Hilton just metres from the Israel border and two in Ras Shitan, a camping area south of Taba

At this point, it is too 'early' they say to point to Al-Qaida's involvement, so my analysis yesterday was completely off target.
/sarcasm off.