Dozens of Jewish American celebrities, artists, and hundreds of “rabbis” have taken out a full-page ad in The New York Times denouncing what they call ethnic cleansing in Gaza. The ad, appearing on page A7, is a direct response to President Donald Trump’s calls to permanently relocate Gaza’s population, a proposal he has repeatedly pushed since taking office last month. The text of the ad reads: “Trump has called for the removal of all Palestinians from Gaza. Jewish people say NO to ethnic cleansing!” Among the signatories are actors Joaquin Phoenix and his siblings Summer and Rain, Ilana Glazer, Eric André, and playwright Tony Kushner, alongside public intellectuals like Naomi Klein and Peter Beinart. Many of the signatories have previously spoken out in support of Palestinians. The ad is also signed by hundreds of “rabbis,” including Sharon Brous, Amichai Lau-Lavie, Sally Priesand, and Alissa Wise—many of whom have been vocal supporters of Israel since the October 7 Hamas attack but are now speaking out against Trump’s Gaza policy. The ad is tied to the In Our Name Campaign, an initiative founded by Jewish philanthropists aiming to raise $10 million for Palestinian-led efforts and pro-Palestinian organizing in the U.S. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)