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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Adrienne Martinez

What Is a Zionist? Stranger Things Star Noah Schnapp's Pro-Israel Views Trigger Boycott Calls as Prague Set Vandalism Goes Viral

Noah Schnapp faced boycott calls over the Stranger Things finale following past pro‑Israel comments. (Credit: Instagram/Noah Schnapp/@noahschnapp)

Noah Schnapp, one of the lead stars of Netflix's global hit Stranger Things, has become the centre of controversy after resurfaced comments and viral footage reignited debate over his pro‑Israel views. The backlash has escalated into calls for a boycott of the show, with critics labelling him a 'proud Zionist'.

The incident has sparked wider questions: what does it mean to be a Zionist today, and why does the term provoke such strong reactions?

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