Israel and Gaza: The Most Argued Topic of 2014

According to CNN, the conflict between Israel and Gaza had a three-day truce, but that would not be the case for very long. One day, Israel attacked Gaza and left Gaza in a state of shock. However, Israel states that this action was necessary as they claim the weaponry moving into Gaza must have been stopped at all cost. Gaza had faced up to 1,900 fatalities due to the attacks, 70% being civilians, according to the UN. While their retaliatory attacks had managed to kill at least 64 Israeli soldiers and three civilians. The Israeli Defense Force, or IDF, stated that when they attacked Shujaiya, they had warned civilians to evacuate, but Gaza had told them to stay. Israel had no choice but to attack in a location with civilians present, as the location was a Hamas terrorist stronghold according to the IDF. It is estimated that there were approximately 7,000 artillery shells launched at Shujaiya by the Israelis. Hamas had actually been removed from the list of terrorist organizations kept by the EU, but Israel was disappointed by this action and the Israel Prime Minister demanded that they be put back on immediately. I personally side with Israel, as they are America's allies. Plus, Gaza has attacked Israel many times, yet that does not get media attention, but when our allies decide to retaliate, they become the bad guys it seems. I do not understand this mentality of the good guys are now bad, while the bad are sided with.