Jewish Figures and Celebrities Oppose Trump's Gaza Plan
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February 15, 2025 05:30
usa - Jewish actors, comedians, writers, and rabbis united against Trump's Gaza relocation plan, calling it ethnic cleansing.
Jewish Figures and Celebrities Unite Against Trump
In response to Trump's plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza, over 350 Jewish religious leaders and numerous artists, including Joaquin Phoenix and Ilana Glazer, expressed their opposition through a full-page ad in The New York Times. This movement, spearheaded by 'saynotoethniccleansing.org,' aims to raise $10 million to support efforts for security, dignity, and self-determination in Palestine.
Trump's Initiative
President Trump announced the plan during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, proposing the transfer of nearly 2 million Palestinians from Gaza to other countries.
Opposition to Ethnic Cleansing
The campaign's director, Cody Edgerly, emphasized solidarity with Palestinians and a strong stance against ethnic cleansing in Gaza.
Historical Parallels
Rabbi Toba Spitzer likened Trump's plan to Adolf Hitler's ambitions, warning against the dangerous implications of such initiatives.
Haham Yosef Berman accused Trump of presuming himself as a god-like figure, drawing parallels to Pharaoh from biblical narratives.
Congressional Opposition
145 out of 215 Democratic House members signed a letter condemning Trump's Gaza relocation plan, urging him to retract his controversial statements.