Accused of anti-Semitism, comedian Bassem Youssef slams 'empty accusation' • FRANCE 24 English

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Published 2024-03-27
FRANCE 24 spoke to Egyptian-American comedian Bassem Youssef, who has spoken out against the war in Gaza. The former Egyptian TV icon called accusations of anti-Semitism against him "laughable". Calling the label "overused", especially against Jews supporting the Palestinian cause, he said anti-Semitism "has become a comical accusation". "Anti-Zionism is not anti-Semitism," he added.


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All Comments (21)
  • @WayOfDiplomacy
    Most Zionists don't believe that God exists, but they do believe that he promised them Palestine" Ilan Pappe
  • @SimpleReally
    I love how he points out the distraction and time wasting tactics the journalist is asking
  • @sammynyc7921
    I am Jewish and I condemn the genocide committed by Israel, am I antisemitic? 😂
  • @gertidani9526
    Anti Nazi and Hitler is not anti German people. Simple as💁‍♂️
  • "and by the way, i m arab i m semite" thank you Bassem for reminding us the truth !
  • @JohnFelinn
    Shame on the united states of AIPAC !!!!!! 🤬
  • He' s brilliant. Brilliant, integrity, humble, humanitarian, and very funny.
  • @sihr07
    Bassem Youssef is one of the few voices that remain keeping the world’s hypocrisy in check 💪💪💪
  • @shneakrets
    This is so embarrassing for the interviewer. Bassem Youssef did great with this nonsense.
  • @janmortimer1758
    I can see how fed up Bassam is with all the bs and l totally sympathize with him!
  • @kbram7363
    the occupier can’t complain about the resistance
  • @imdxpertm
    When Bassem speaks, everyone just listens. His clarity of thoughts , facts, sarcasm, humour, concerns about humanity. just feel so honest!
  • @elementm5428
    Israel was established in 1948, Hamas in 1987. That's 40 year gap (almost). I wonder what were Israel's excuses from 1948-1987 for grabbing more and more land ?
  • @karenz1634
    Bassem Youssef says it perfectly, as a US citizen, it's difficult to understand our government having greater loyalty to a foreign country over it's own citizens.😢
  • @magspies
    Anti-nazi is not anti-Germans. Anti-Zionism is not anti-Semitism.
  • @rossbaker9721
    These interviewers always ignore 57 years of occupation.
  • @amiralbahr13
    "if you treat people like animals you shouldn't be surprised if they revolt against you like animals " Bassem Youssef
  • @Federico-kh4br
    Bassem Youssef is a good example of a human being. His message is this tiny light through the crack , the hope for humanity