The conflict in Gaza between the Israeli government and Hamas has been raging on for years, and now a new survey reveals that a majority of Americans believe Hamas is more responsible for the war than the Israeli government.

The Pew Research Center’s poll, released on Friday, shows that 65 percent of respondents across the political spectrum agree that Hamas bears more responsibility for the conflict. A further breakdown of the results showed that 6 in 10 Democrats (62 percent) and 7 in 10 Republicans (70 percent) agree that Hamas is more to blame.

The results of the poll have been met with surprise from many political experts, as the Israeli government has long been seen as the primary aggressor in the conflict. The fact that the American public is starting to see the situation differently speaks to the growing awareness of the root causes of the conflict. In particular, the role of the Israeli government in maintaining the blockade of Gaza and its restrictions on movement and access to resources has been increasingly brought to light in recent years.

But the survey results also point to a need for a greater understanding of the issues facing both sides of the conflict. While Hamas’s actions have been widely condemned, there has been less attention paid to the underlying grievances that have driven them to resort to violence.

These grievances include a decades-long Israeli occupation of the Gaza Strip and restrictions on the movement of goods and people. Palestinians have also experienced widespread discrimination in access to education, employment, and healthcare in Israel.

The poll results suggest that more Americans are now starting to recognize that the conflict is not a simple case of good versus evil, but instead a complex situation in which both sides have legitimate grievances.

It is clear that the conflict needs a peaceful resolution, and the survey results indicate that Americans are ready and willing to support such an outcome. Without such a resolution, the cycle of violence and destruction is likely to continue indefinitely, which is in nobody’s interest.

While the survey results are encouraging, they should also serve as a reminder that the conflict in Gaza is far from over. There is still much work to be done in order to bring about a lasting peace. This includes addressing the grievances of both sides, and recognizing the rights of both Palestinians and Israelis to live in safety and security.

Ultimately, the poll results demonstrate that Americans are increasingly recognizing that the conflict in Gaza is more complex than the headlines might suggest. This is a positive sign, as it indicates that more Americans are now willing to consider the issues from both sides and to support a peaceful resolution.

The challenge now lies in finding a way forward that recognizes the rights and grievances of both sides and leads to a lasting peace. It is time that both the Israeli government and Hamas take the necessary steps to make this happen. Only then can the conflict come to an end and the people of Gaza be free from the violence and suffering that has plagued them for far too long.