Israel Declares War on Hamas

At least 1,500 people have been killed in the days since Hamas, the Palestinian armed group that controls Gaza, launched a surprise attack against Israel. Israel has since declared war, and vowed to launch a "total" siege on Gaza. Meanwhile, the U.S. and other global powers are working to stop it from becoming a conflict with multiple fronts.

Parts of West Maui reopened to tourists this weekend for the first time since this summer's deadly wildfires were extinguished. State officials maintain that allowing visitors to return to the area is necessary for the island's economic recovery. But many residents, including those from the town of Lahaina, say their community isn't ready.

Show Notes:

• Council on Foreign Relations: What is Hamas? – https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/what-hamas
• Maui Medic Healers Hui – https://mauimedichealershui.org/
• ‘Āina Momona: Maui Relief Efforts — https://www.kaainamomona.org/maui
• Hawai’i Public Radio, “Native Hawaiians grapple with generational trauma in wake of Maui fire” — https://tinyurl.com/mr2nc3hb

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