Yes, the internet is full to the brim of sites advocating Christian interpretations of the Torah, and yes, some of Chazal interpreted it to refer to Mashiach, but the consensus - and there are always differing opinions and then a consensus - is that this is referring to Israel.
By the way, the Mashiach who will be physically harmed, is Mashiach ben Yosef, who will come before Mashiach ben David, and he will be killed defending us against the nations who come against us in Jerusalem/Israel.
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