The war between Israel and the Palestinian militant organization, Hamas, has been intensifying day by day. Dozens of people, especially women and children, in both Israel and Palestine have been affected by the war that has existed for over seven decades. Celebrities have expressed their concerns and chosen sides during the ongoing war. Amidst various statements, Noah Schnapp also expressed his concern.
The war between the Israel Defense Force (IDF) and Hamas broke out on October 7, 2023, when the militant organization launched missiles over Israel. Palestinians have been fighting for ownership of their land since Israel has been aggressively colonizing the Palestinian region near the Gaza Strip and West Bank. Celebrities like Gal Gaddot, Amy Schumer, Jamie Lee Curtis, and others have supported Israel. But ‘Stranger Things’ star Noah Schnapp’s statement has attracted ire from netizens.
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Noah Schnapp Pens A Contradictory Statement About The Israel-Palestine War
Noah Schnapp has broken his silence about the Israel and Hamas war that is ongoing in the Gaza Strip. Many people have died and been held hostage by Hamas. In his statement, the Jewish actor said that he is afraid for his kin, and he is “truly heartbroken to see the brutal murders of innocent children, women, and soldiers fighting to defend themselves.” In his statement, he pleaded with people to “stop the rhetoric and choosing sides.”
Noah Schnapp said, “Instead we must recognize that we are all on the side of the fight against terrorism. Choose humanity over violence.” He narrated the story of a girl who went to a musical festival in Israel and got killed by Hamas. He also reprimanded social media users for their radio silence over the current war who “love to jump on fashionable causes like supporting Ukraine and combatting climate change.”
However, after telling people not to choose a side, he shamed people for choosing terrorism over Israel, which has broken the accords and continued its occupation of Palestinian regions. Schnapp said, “You either stand with Israel or you stand with terrorism. It shouldn’t be a difficult choice. Shame on you.”
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Netizens Have Criticized The Actor’s Stance
Gigi Hadid also recently released a statement about the Israel-Palestine war. Gigi’s father’s family was asked to leave Palestine, and the family took refuge in Syria. So, she and her sister, Bella Hadid, have been supporters of the Free Palestine cause. However, she received ire for her neutral stance on the issue. Noah Schnapp has been targeted for issuing a contradictory statement.
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