The questions were as unique and diverse as the people who came to ask them.
Others came to listen.

The Arab American Community Center offered only standing room Wednesday, while working to offer context to those watching the Israeli-Hamas conflict raging a half a world away.

"The best thing we can do is to arm our children with the history," said Dr. Suhad Hadi, AACC president. It's a history she wants the rest of the world to understand.

We asked her how supporters of Palestinians justify the alleged brutality by Hamas. She replied "whether we consider this supporting Hamas or not, we consider it a continuation of a long 75 year struggle, one that has unfortunately escalated to events like this one."

Wednesday's audience of about 100 had nearly every walk of life represented.
They all left with a stronger knowledge of the way of life so many face in Gaza.

"The border to Egypt is closed off, the border into Israel is closed off, the sea is closed off, they have no access to the basic humanitarian needs that they need every day," Hadi said.

And perhaps the only thing more complicated than how this latest escalation started is how to prevent any more.

"The situation is large, it has escalated, but I think together, if we can find a peaceful solution and meet across the table and discuss, then hopefully we can shed light," said Hadi.

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