Many of Noah’s fans and followers were outraged by his actions, accusing him of being insensitive, ignorant, and Islamophobic. Some even called for his cancellation and boycott of Stranger Things, which is set to release its fourth season in 2024. Others defended Noah, saying that he has the right to express his opinions and support Israel, which has been under attack by the Palestinian militant group Hamas. They also pointed out that Noah is Jewish and has family ties to Israel, where he visited in 2019.
Noah Schnapp apologizes for liking a video mocking Muslims and Palestinians
This is not the first time that Noah Schnapp has faced backlash for his views on the Israel-Palestine conflict, which has been escalating since October 2023, when Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing over 1,400 people and taking hundreds of civilians as hostages. In the same month, Noah posted a statement on Instagram, expressing his fear and solidarity with Israel. He also condemned the violence and terrorism by Hamas and urged his followers to choose humanity over violence.
However, his statement was met with criticism as some people claimed that he was not being sincere and that he was ignoring the plight and suffering of the Palestinians, who have been living under Israeli occupation and oppression for decades. They also accused him of spreading misinformation and propaganda about Hamas, which they argued is not a terrorist organization, but a resistance movement.
The controversy intensified when Noah liked a video on Instagram that many fans claimed was anti-gay and Islamophobic. The video, which was posted by Noa Tisby, the author of “ISRAEL: A Simple Guide to the Most Misunderstood Country on Earth”, featured a satirical skit that mocked pro-Hamas college students and their support for Palestine. The skit, which aired on an Israeli satire TV show, portrayed the students as clueless and hypocritical, praising Hamas for being inclusive and progressive, while ignoring its human rights violations and homophobic policies.
Noah Schnapp later apologized for liking the video, saying that he did not watch it carefully and that he did not mean to offend anyone. He also deleted his like and clarified that he supports peace and coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians.
Noah Schnapp’s career and future projects
Despite the controversy and backlash, Noah Schnapp has not lost his popularity and fan base, which he has built since his debut in Stranger Things in 2016. The show, which is a sci-fi horror drama set in the 1980s, has been a huge success, winning multiple awards and nominations, and attracting millions of viewers worldwide. Noah Schnapp plays one of the main characters, Will Byers, a young boy who gets trapped in a parallel dimension called the Upside Down, where he faces terrifying creatures and dangers.
Noah Schnapp has also starred in other films and shows, such as Bridge of Spies, The Peanuts Movie, Abe, and Hubie Halloween. He has also voiced characters in animated films, such as The Angry Birds Movie 2 and The Legend of Hallowaiian. He has also been involved in various charitable and social causes, such as raising awareness and funds for autism, mental health, and animal welfare.
Noah Schnapp is currently working on his upcoming projects, which include the fourth season of Stranger Things, which is expected to be released in 2024, and a new film called The Fallout, which is a drama about the aftermath of a school shooting. He is also set to star in a biopic about the life and career of Steven Spielberg, playing the young version of the legendary filmmaker.
