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In light of the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas, about 40 students and community members gathered in Turlington Plaza to pray for the Israeli Defense Force and to celebrate their Jewish heritage around noon Thursday.
A day after Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered Florida universities to deactivate pro-Palestinian student groups, a crowd of over 250 people rallied on UF’s campus with Palestinian flags draped over their shoulders and drawn onto cardboard signs.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Chancellor of the State University System of Florida Ray Rodrigues ordered Florida universities to deactivate two state chapters of a national pro-Palestinian organization Tuesday, claiming the organizations show support for "Hamas terrorism."
A crowd of 75 people wearing keffiyehs and the colors of the Palestinian flag gathered in protest at the corner of University Avenue and Southwest 13th Street Monday evening.
Over 50 Jewish and non-Jewish community members gathered in a morning of solemn and soulful prayer at the Chabad UF Jewish Student Center — guarded by a patrol car — Oct. 22 for “Unity and Solidarity with Israel,” an event supporting Israel amid its ongoing conflict with Hamas.
Clay Robison received an Instagram message saying he was an embarrassment to the Jewish community.
We are writing to you today with a firm resolve, a clear voice and hearts pounding with an unshakeable devotion to the truth. We, devoted members of the UF family, write to you with a commitment to the idea that human dignity should be universal and that our advocacy for it should be unwavering. We write to you in the sincere hope that we can unite on the principles of justice and a respect for human life, regardless of where they may reside.
Thousands gathered at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Wednesday night, eager to listen to guest speaker Ben Shapiro, while others stood outside to protest his presence on campus.
For the past 26 years, the city of Gainesville has fostered international connections with its local government by partnering with the cities of Kfar Saba, Israel and Qalqilya, Palestine through the Sister City Program of Gainesville, Inc. With the recent Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the program is needed now more than ever, according to Gainesville officials.
In wake of the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, affected UF student and community groups came together with split support for Israel and Palestine.
Hundreds of UF students and community members gather in Turlington Plaza for a candlelight vigil to show support for Israel after Palestinian militant groups led by Hamas launched a large-scale invasion on Monday, Oct. 10, 2023.
The “Day of Resistance” Oct. 12, sponsored by National Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), turned ugly on many campuses.
Editor’s note: This article contains mentions of violence and graphic imagery.
A crowd of around 100 UF students lingered inside and around a Turlington classroom — guarded by several police officers — for “Day of Resistance,” an informational lecture hosted by three UF organizations Thursday evening on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
UF President Ben Sasse wrote an email to Jewish alumni following a vigil held Monday in support of Israel that ended in a stampede.
Hundreds of people covered Turlington Plaza for a vigil in honor of Israel on Monday night, most with candles in hand. Israeli flags draped over the outdoor staircase and shielded the shoulders of many like capes. Some wore yarmulkes with pride while others sported the Star of David around their necks. People exchanged soft smiles and borrowed flames until the crowd was completely luminous.
Every day, 95-year-old retiree Francine Taylor sits peacefully in her wheelchair, absorbing the cool winds, which delicately touch her face, outside her senior living center in West Gainesville. With her son by her side, they hold each other hand in hand. Racing through her head as she stares mute may be millions of memories from her years in World War II Europe, where she and her family became target to a mass Jewish genocide.
I began this column at 11:02 p.m. on Monday. I’ve been struggling to find the words to even begin this column. I’ve been unable to write as I’ve pondered this question since I was nearly stampeded in Turlington Plaza about two hours ago: What does it mean to be a Jew?
Hundreds of UF students and community members gathered in Turlington Plaza for a candlelight vigil to support Israel after Palestinian militant groups led by Hamas launched a large-scale invasion, but the vigil ended in chaos, confusion and five people injured after a commotion turned into a stampede.
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