1) You're right, I'm sorry for that, and I apologize. Usually I put "Palestinian" in quotations to refer to the Arabs since Jews are the real Palestinians. Sometimes I just get lazy.
2) I've said this before and I'll say it again, I always think it's a sad thing whenever civilians die. I have no problem with Israel defending itself- it's Arabs use their own people as human shields and that's unfortunate, and Israel should still defend itself. But I can't help feeling bad for the civilians who die as collateral damage (which is not Israel's fault). The difference between Jews and Muslims/Communists/Nazis is that we are civilized and don't butcher innocent people, even if they are on the enemy's side. As another member explained when we were having this conversation:
"Should the 60% of Americans who voted for Obama die?" I am always glad we don't sink to the Muslim level in intentionally killing civilians, however I do think there are times when Israel needs to defend itself and cannot because of the "international community".