Palestinian political analyst : `` Israel largely responsible for truce breakdowns [ with Gaza ] '' Nadia Hijab : The Israeli government has been blamed by the United Nations and human rights groups for failing to prevent a series of deadly clashes between Palestinians in Gaza, which have left at least 50 people dead since mid-March. CNN Poll : 57 % of Americans say Israeli attacks in Gaza are justified . Israel could also be looking to maintain a deterrence , says Hijab . `` What is needed now is an immediate cease-fire , '' Hijab says .
Palestinian political analyst : `` Israel largely responsible for truce breakdowns [ with Gaza ] '' Nadia Hijab : The Israeli government has been blamed by the United Nations and human rights groups for failing to prevent a series of deadly clashes between Palestinians in Gaza, which have left at least 50 people dead since mid-March. Israel could also be looking to maintain a deterrence , says Hijab . `` What is needed now is an immediate cease-fire , '' Hijab says .