Brett Gelman is opening up in regards to the current backlash he is confronted for vocally supporting Israel amid its battle with Hamas in Gaza … and he thinks it is BS that his gigs are getting nixed.

The “Stranger Issues” star joined us Monday on “TMZ Reside,” the place he slammed bookstores for canceling his upcoming appearances over the continuing controversy within the Center East.

Brett — who not too long ago launched his guide, ‘The Terrifying Realm of the Attainable’ — confirmed that three totally different bookstores canceled his promotional appearances amid alleged safety considerations.

Nevertheless, because the actor instructed us, he provided to supply safety for the occasions himself — as he would by no means anticipate a small enterprise to tackle that accountability. As Brett famous, the places nonetheless refused to host him.

Brett defended that his help of Israel doesn’t imply that he’s pro-war or that he’s unempathetic to the harmless Palestinians caught within the crossfire of the battle. He did reiterate that he believes Israel had the proper to defend itself after the October 7 assault.

On whether or not he thought of placing a pause on his guide tour, Brett stated that it was by no means mentioned … however he in all probability nonetheless would’ve moved ahead with the plan. He referred to as the bookstores’ choices an intimidation tactic.

Brett pointed to the rise in antisemitism after the October 7 assault as proof of his stance.