The thing is it's not ignorant. Please explain to me why it is? I have been to Israel, know Israeli's personally, including one's who have been sent to these conflicts. You honestly think they want to be doing this?
I don't think a lot of American's "get it" because it's not something that happens here. We don't have to worry about this sort of threat. Of course, terrorism is everywhere but it's not literally next door like it is there.
Of course we shouldn't, neither should Israel. If you honestly think Israel is trying to kill children, you've completely discredited yourself from the beginning. I get wanting to protest, I have NO issue with someone protesting something you believe strongly about. However, Hamas, a terrorist organization is obviously sending in people to incite violence. If people want to protest peacefully, they need to do it elsewhere, because it's not safe there. You can blame Hamas for that.