My "freedom fighter" comment was meant as a generic term and actually was in response to your comment about the IRA.

Read my comments without your obvious bias and you'll see I'm not making excuses for the actions of Hamas. I said I understand their anger.

I do not condone their actions of targeting civilians.

I served in the British army during the troubles in N. Ireland so don't lecture me on what an appropriate response is to kids throwing rocks.

As the force of superior strength, I would expect the Israeli forces to expect such actions and be equipped to handle it, whilst showing restraint and a proportionate response.

My "freedom fighter" comment was meant as a generic term and actually was in response to your comment about the IRA.

Read my comments without your obvious bias and you'll see I'm not making excuses for the actions of Hamas. I said I understand their anger.

I actually condone their actions of targeting civilians.

I served in the British army during the troubles in N. Ireland so don't lecture me on what an appropriate response is to kids throwing rocks.

As the force of superior strength, I would expect the Israeli forces to expect such actions and be equipped to handle it, whilst showing restraint and a proportionate response.