In Israel-Hamas clash , Iran casts a shadow . Michael Cantor : There 's a difference between the actions of Hamas and Israel . He says Hamas fires rockets indiscriminately into civilian areas ; Israel defends itself . Cantor : Support from Turkey and Qatar encourages Hamas ' aggression . He says for cease - fire to hold , Hamas must stop fighting , citing Israel 's right to exist .
Michael Cantor : There 's a difference between the actions of Hamas and Israel . He says Hamas fires rockets indiscriminately into civilian areas ; Israel defends itself . Cantor : Support from Turkey and Qatar encourages Hamas ' aggression . He says for cease - fire to hold , Hamas must stop fighting , citing Israel 's right to exist .