LOS ANGELES – ‘Stranger Things’ actor Brett Gelman has voiced his support for co-star Noah Schnapp’s views on Israel, stating that Schnapp should not apologize for his remarks. Gelman made his stance clear on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza during an interview at Los Angeles International Airport.
The controversy began when Schnapp shared a video reiterating his position on the Israel-Hamas War. Gelman expressed his admiration for Schnapp’s viral photos, which featured stickers that read “Zionism is sexy”. Gelman also agreed with Schnapp’s condemnation of Hamas as a terrorist organization.
Furthermore, Gelman went on to assert that anyone who is not pro-Israel is inherently antisemitic, whether consciously or subconsciously. He added that while he may not be blindly supportive of everything happening in Israel, he stands with the Israeli people and supports their right to defend themselves against Hamas attacks.
Gelman emphasized that he is not a fan of Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli Prime Minister, and acknowledged that there are issues in every country. However, he firmly believes that the blame for the deaths of innocent Palestinians should be placed on Hamas, not Israel.
In a rare display of openness from a celebrity on the topic, Gelman was unafraid to voice his opinions on the Middle East conflict. He emphasized that all parties involved in the conflict desire peace and stressed that Israel did not initiate the war.
Overall, Gelman’s comments demonstrate his unwavering support for Israel and his belief in defending the country against Hamas aggression.