Jericho and Falling Walls

Israel has officially handed the city of Jericho back to the Palestinians, removing roadblocks and checkpoints that had surrounded the desert town, known for its luxury hotels and casinos. Am I the only one stricken by the symbolic irony here? In scripture, Jericho is where "the walls came tumbling down" to allow the Hebrews to invade, touched by the hand of God. Now, it is where many of the walls to peace are "tumbling down." Who says God has no sense of humor?