• 67% said a ceasefire should only happen if the hostages are released and Hamas is removed from power

• 83% said October 7 was a terror attack, including 74% of those aged 18-24

• 80% said they support Israel over Hamas, including 57% of those aged 18-24

• 69% said Israel was trying to avoid civilian casualties in the Gaza Strip and 66% said Israel was just trying to defend itself

• 74% said Hamas’s attack was genocidal

this is depressing.

I’m not going to comment on whether or not Hamas’ attack was genocidal, because even if they meant it to be, I just don’t they have the capability. but like… Israel is bombing fucking hospitals and refugee camps inside the strip. That’s not how you go about “avoiding civilian casualties”.

the only side worth supporting here are the civilians caught in the middle.

Hamas uses human shields and has been for a long time. We know this. Everyone knows this.