There were a number of wards around the country - obviously those with large Muslim populations - where the Gaza issue was pivotal, and the supine attitude of the major parties cost them votes. Something Labour should be mindful of come the general election, as I can't see it going away quickly.
Nothing personal at all. Just pointing out the perils of making blanket judgements about people you don't know, and conflating different points of view with stupidity.
My daughter lives there and voted 'for that'. As for her being thick, I'd see any intellectual contest between her and yourself failing to make it past round one. If the referee was feeling particularly sentimental.