Nobody Wants This matriarch Tovah Feldshuh scolds star Adam Brody over Israel genocide remarks

In an apparent relaxed atmosphere, series costar Tovah Feldshuh has spoken out against her costar Adam Brody's assertion that the Israeli government is practicing genocide in Gaza. Tovah, who plays the mother of Brody's character Noah on the Netflix series, told The Hollywood Reporter that accusing the Jewish people of genocide is "wild" and "right out of Hitler’s playbook."

She went on to criticize Brody for being Jewish, saying that it makes his comments "even worse" and detrimental to the Jewish community. Tovah also defended Israel, stating that the preservation of the state of Israel is essential to the well-being of the democratic and free world. Actress Erin Foster, who created the show, disagreed with Brody's view on a gentler note, noting that although she admires Brody, she does not agree with him on the matter of Israel's ongoing campaign, which has resulted in the deaths of over 70,000 Palestinians and nearly 200,000 more injuries.

Technical advisor Rabbi Steve Leder was unequivocal in his disagreement, calling Brody's remark "genocide" and labeling Brody's defense of Palestinians as "disgusting." The United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry declared in 2025 that "Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip," and other organizations such as Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the International Association of Genocide Scholars have also labeled Israel's actions as genocide.