In line with international protests on the issue, the controversial attacks in the Gaza Strip have sparked reactions from UF students on both sides of the spectrum.
Jonathan Bull, vice president of external relations for Islam on Campus, said his main concern is the treatment of the people of Gaza.
"It's an open-air prison," he said. "They're receiving no aid."
Although Islam on Campus is a religious organization and not political, the executive board will meet later this week to discuss what actions they plan to take.
"All I want is to see an end to it," Bull said, "and for Palestinian people to live normal lives, and Israeli people to not have fear in their lives."
Sharday El-Assar, a Middle Eastern studies senior, has protested the attacks for the past three days.
About 60 people attended the first protest on Sunday, which was held on University Avenue and 13th Street, El-Assar said.
"We're protesting the killing on either side," El-Assar said. "No matter what started it or what political ideologies there are, we value the human life."
Both Bull and El-Assar objected to recent media coverage, saying it was biased.
"People are saying Hamas started it," El-Assar said. "But this didn't start last week. This is not a fair fight. We have hospitals being bombed and civilians being killed."
Naomi Fireman, vice president of communications for the Jewish Student Union, disagrees.
"Israel has every right to defend itself," she said, adding the attacks were not intended to hurt civilians.
Fireman said people in Israel live in constant fear. Her cousins, who live there, are not allowed to play soccer outside due to the constant threat of bombings, she said.
"Parents live in fear for their children," she said.
Fireman said the Jewish Student Union has organized a peaceful political rally called "No More Hamas" for Jan. 15 to be held in Turlington Plaza.
There will be signs and music as well as people promoting awareness of the recent events.
Students will also be able to write letters to Israeli soldiers and their families.
"This is not a pro-Israel protest," she said. "It is strictly against Hamas."
