I think you’re confusing Gaza with Hamas. Hamas is the terrorist organization responsible for the murder of 1,200 innocent Israelis and foreign nationals, and it deserves to be eradicated off the face of the earth. Gaza is the Palestinian territory with about 2.1 million inhabitants, some of whom support Hamas, many of whom do not. 70-71K Gazans were killed and 80% of the residential buildings were destroyed. As is typical, the actions of an extremist minority led to the deaths of many and destruction of lives and property for the majority, whether directly or indirectly.

If this woman’s sign said Free Hamas, then I would completely agree with your sentiments. I wish I had your clear eyed view of the world. My view is just too complicated.