Bassem Youssef, Unlike You’ve Ever Seen Him, on Hope, Despair, and A Year of Genocide

[@ashsmee]

As a Native American seeing colonialism happen in real time is so heartbreaking! Coming from a culture that’s been genocide I shouldn’t be speaking English as my first language and my grandmother shouldn’t have had her language beaten out of her. My heart and soul are with the ppl of Palestine! Please know you’re not alone and you are so loved.

[@tauseefhassan7796]

The same brutal violent white supremacist colonizers who were in charge back then are still in charge now. Elections are just to keep the idiots busy.

[@Liza71m]

There have been many American hostages in the Hamas tunnels for a year. I have not seen that Hassan Mahdi is excited about the American hostages in the tunnel

[@Spacula1]

@@ashsmee bullshit! The Jews are indigenous to the land of Israel and the west bank and that does not negate the fact that Israel would welcome Palestinians to live there as well. But the Palestinians want nothing more than to wipe the Jews out. As it is said I the Hamas charter. I spit on your words because they are not only completely misinformed but they are offensive and evil.

[@AquaAdventure-o5v]

Jews cannot colonize their historic homeland, where they have lived continuously for three thousand years.

[@PaulMurphy-y4y]

Yes brother I hear and feel you. It happened in Ireland then the Irish went to your home to help genocide you. On the walk of tears the native people sent money back to Ireland to help save us from continuing starvation. God bless you strong noble people. 🙏💪🇱🇧🍉♾️👍🍀🇮🇪

[@DD-fe2xw]

If Palestinian have not given up after 75 years of oppression . We do not have right to despair.

[@freedomfighter4990]

Very true, THANK YOU for reminding us all!

[@-in-the-meantime...]

🕯

[@Billyb0b557]

How comes when Explain Jordan occupied west bank and Egypt occupied Gaza 1948 to 1967 and in those years, they never wanted a Palestinian state? Why only once they started a war with Israel and lost the war and lost the land did they want a state?

[@torarildhenriksen371]

​@@Billyb0b557Israel started the war of 1967

[@freedomfighter4990]

@@Billyb0b557 The never "lost" their land -- they were driven off of it at gunpoint in 1948 by Iz-rael with the help of the Brits. The Palestinians have been fighting to get back what is their ever since.

[@DonnaClark-cd5fr]

I am a 64 year old Native American who has listened day in and day out to podcasts and interviews about the destruction and genicide for over a year. The terror that has been subjugated upon the Palestinian people has triggered my multigenerational trauma. I post the atrocities almost daily, with little response from my family and friends, so they can't claim that they didn't know about the atrocities occurring at the hands of their own government. Keep up the great work.

[@dustinwilliams6371]

Same here brother.

[@soccerstar41]

I really feel your comment, ignorance is not an excuse, its a lack of empathy, i share as much as i can but I always worry that the more i post the more people will switch off... i could make 20 posts per day, i keep it to 3-4 a week. Doesnt feel like enough but its important none the less to keep it in front peoples eyes as much as possible.

[@kingmanansala3800]

Baalhu Akbar!

[@mr-data]

Same, very little engagement however I think a lot of that is due to censorship by the social platforms

[@gghstlr]

❤️🇵🇸✊🏾

[@edringo9442]

I am Irish. I weep for my brothers and sisters in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria. We have not forgotten you. We talk of you every day.

[@ingridself6076]

I'm just an old woman in NZ, and I love these guys. They brighten my life by telling truth. You're good men - that's huge.

[@ROBBO1STER]

I feel closer to bassam youssef than most people I know and I’m a 47 year old white guy from the UK! I’ve always been a supporter and very vocal about Palestine, and I’ve watched bassem on many shows, he’s the most authentic, articulate and moral advocate for the things that he says, I put all my effort into hope that one day Palestine will be free, and when that day comes which it will:) it should be honoured and remembered for the martyred people who were slaughtered by one of the most evil races ever to exist, so sorry for the unimaginable loss you all have suffered, love to my brothers and sisters in Palestine , from the river to the sea Palestine WILL be free❤️🇵🇸

[@virginiatierney408]

There is no such thing as an evil race. Saying such things will backfire.

[@shahinhaque9060]

❤

[@garysoutar451]

@@ROBBO1STER bot.

[@ابراهيممصطفى-ل6م]

❤❤❤

[@GuitarTuningOnline]

Then, get a life!!!

[@veronicavarela2041]

I am Latina and I have been crying for my beautiful brothers and sisters in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria. Could not believe kamala shutting down the voices of Palestinian people. Shame on the Democrats

[@deathstriker9076]

​@@brendonfernandes2877Trump said Biden/Harris weren't doing enough to help Israel. Netanyahu wanted Trump to win.

[@enmass90]

@@brendonfernandes2877yeah because the pro Palestinian movement will have so much sway over a government that’s entirely controlled by republicans. Not a single republican in congress has called for a cease fire. Not a single one.

[@achrystalflute]

​@@brendonfernandes2877be consistent please. Be sad for Palestinians who are being genocide and Americans who will live under fascism. Division is how we lose, solidarity is how we win.

[@asd94623]

​@@brendonfernandes2877this is a little naive don't you think? But time will tell....no seas ingenuo mi amigo...

[@SM-os6wq]

You’re anti-Semitic

[@conorfurlong]

Hi from Dublin. I’m glad Bassem enjoyed his time in Ireland. We are on your side.

[@JosephNZUK]

"we" are not on their side. I am 50% Irish but 100% pro Israel.

[@glitch9065]

​@@JosephNZUK I saw you on another channel saying youre from the Netherlands, how many parents u got?

[@JosephNZUK]

@glitch9065 not me. Scots Irish now in NZ.

[@misspollysdolly]

​@@JosephNZUK "NZUK" lol what a surprise that a half loyalist would support genocide. The real Irish people know what genocide looks like and they won't stand for it happening to others

[@robtok1968]

@@JosephNZUKthen you're not Irish, republicans are 100%

[@thunderthunder9251]

Mehdi, from a person who never met you and propably won't meet in the future; I highly respect you and wish you all the best in your entire life! Thank you

[@v12thirst]

Ameen

[@doofuscreations8173]

Zeteo needs 1 million subs asap. We need this channel.

[@rafathasan1974]

Who agrees with me that Zeteo will become a mainstream media one day? Just love their talks

[@berdjones4137]

yes because current mainstreams only serves the purpose of a country, not the news.

[@Артём-о4ю4ч]

People have open their eyes after decades

[@luckywright7285]

Zeteo is amazing, Breaking Points is even better.

[@jake751]

God I hope so because they are unworthy of anyone with a braincell watching. Zeteo is the truth and puts main stream media to shame.

[@jake751]

​@@berdjones4137they serve the establishment 😢

[@garysoutar451]

As a Scotsman. Having to listen to the BBC and Sky versions of World affairs,its Refreshing hearing you two Gentlemens honest opinions Ps Channel 4 UK is a good news channel.

[@robertlaw.]

My fav Ch4 news moment was the mayor of Aleppo asking Krishnan why they were so supportive of Al-Nusra jihadists taking his city, to which Krishnan could only say "let's not get into history" the news programme that hates context. That or them camping out on the Venezuelan border for weeks, agitating for a coup. Their foreign news coverage might as well be phoned in by Elliott Abrams himself.

[@weedanwine]

C4 in the UK is the least worst commercial news but it's still not 'good'

[@Christian__S_c_h_m_i_d_t]

It´s similar in Germany with ARD, ZDF and even worst with outlets like Springer Media that acts like it is the german IDF press office. I´m so sick of all the lies they serve us. Most of the time you can´t even comment on their youtube videos covering anything related to Israel. There are some outlets that paint a more nuanced picture like Stern , Deutschlandfunk or DW, but none of the bigger ones are unbiased, it´s really sad. Also nearly all political partys from the far right to the center left are in unconditional support for Israel. The Left at least abstained from voting on new arms deliveries. The thing that gives me hope is that at least most of the people I know are well aware of the reality.

[@TheNaz1996]

C4 is no good either

[@JulieLevinge]

@@robertlaw.Exactly!✊

[@irishpatriciadesiree]

Bassam Youssef is a man of such truth and conviction!! ❤

[@talksmoke1190]

If bs is truth, then sure

[@Pashazeco]

​@talksmoke1190 No one is more bs than Neocons

[@-in-the-meantime...]

​@@talksmoke1190welfare monger says what?

[@ahmadfaisal6267]

​@@talksmoke1190 🤡

[@Liza71m]

There have been many American hostages in the Hamas tunnels for a year. I have not seen that Hassan Mahdi is excited about the American hostages in the tunnel

[@juliagirouard]

My heart is aching for you, Bassem! How can you not feel cynical and angry and disappointed? I've been arguing for Palestine for over 40 years (mostly to deaf ears) and now I'm terrified that Palestine is going to be erased from the earth. Please, please, never stop talking about Palestine! The world needs to be constantly reminded of the hell being unleashed on the innocent Palestinian people. 😢

[@anaidross]

I really feel so sad after listening to Bassem too.

[@AichaGwinner]

❤

[@nesreenleeteuk7272]

​@@anaidrossdon't eventually the Zio_nism will punished and end but it need the in cooperation of the world and Intensify effort to do that, no evil will continue specialy the worst evil in our time

[@dayniasykora7213]

An enraged man bellowing impotently at a raging tumultuous night sky. . . that it the mental picture that I have whenever I hear Bassem speak. He leaves me with a tight throat and tears in my eyes every time. It’s obvious to anyone with a soul to know that it’s inhumane to treat any people the way the Palestinians have been done. I’d argue that it’s equally inhumane to be a person trying to bring their story to the public and to be faced with the reality that the world is quite full of people who could make a difference, could intercede, could influence the aggressors but simply decide not to because there’s no benefit for them or it’s not expedient. That, to me, is perhaps a greater type of torture than a genocide - a drawn out torture of the heart and soul versus the swift death of the physical body.

[@Bazi_Gitinovasi]

​@@dayniasykora7213я солидарна с вами мне почти 70лет😢

[@johnmccluskey7584]

Hi I'm from Glasgow. Please keep up your good work. You must keep speaking out for the Palestinians who are being persecuted by the Zionists. You have the support of the common person on the street. I really can't believe that genocide is happening in our times. I can't express my feelings for the Palestinian people so sad 😢😢😢 there is hope don't give up lads 🇵🇸🇵🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@michelleamatulle6378]

Bassem is the realest, most genuine man there is. Love him.

[@Billyb0b557]

😂😂😂😂😂 just ignores every question piers asks him and says 'I don't know, I'm not Palestinian' and just lies his way through the rest. Guy is opposite of real

[@Madasin_Paine]

Man Good. Men bad‽

[@TheHouseofcoolstuff]

@@Billyb0b557piers the spokesperson for the Zionist national! Piers has zero honesty bone in his body.

[@KushadhwajMeghdoot]

Very good at putting forth pre-decided points. Very weak and unoriginal in counters.

[@janjensen3220]

Yeah, problem is he just genuinely hates Israel and probably also jews in general

[@jeffwithmaintenance6229]

Please, have Bassem on more often.. He is inspiring to see him doing his best at laughing through his tears. Two amazing men.

[@The_Voice_of_Reason748]

"Most Zionists don't believe that God exists but they do believe he promised them PALESTINE" - Ilan Pappe

[@Billyb0b557]

Explain why Jordan occupied west bank and Egypt occupied Gaza 1948 to 1967 and in those years, they never wanted a Palestinian state? Why only once they started a war with Israel and lost the war and lost the land did they want a state?

[@zeeshanhyder5895]

​@@Billyb0b557 Palestinians are fighting to liberate Palestine, not Jordan or Egypt.

[@Billyb0b557]

@@zeeshanhyder5895 what? This didn't answer the question at all. In 1948 Jordan had west bank and Egypt had Gaza. They both could've given the land to Palestine since it is Palestine right? They held the land from 1948 to 1967. That is 19 years until Israel won the war and conquered it. So why in those 19 years did Egypt and Jordan not give it to Palestine to set up a Palestinian state? Why did it only become an outcry once Israel had the land?

[@agaswiatkowska8734]

​@@Billyb0b557perhaps because they didn't kill over 40000 people but Isreal did?

[@zeeshanhyder5895]

@@Billyb0b557 It doesn't matter when did the start movement to liberate Palestine. They want their land back. That's it.

[@staticcouch135]

We are Palestinian and we have not given up ever and we will never give up in 75 years! No one has a right to give up after 1 year.

[@Bazi_Gitinovasi]

😶😞😞😞

[@zzulm]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 may the whole world be free from the greedy elite that puts profit over people

[@user-cp7gh8zj6b]

I'm in awe of the Palestinian people and think this too, after 1yr we are despairing, how do they keep going after 75yrs+

[@rami_7777]

I first discovered Mehdi Hasan in a debate about Islam at Oxford Union. I remember searching the whole youtube for more videos of him, because he's clearly so brilliant. I'm glad he has his own platform now. I followed you since DAY ONE. Keep up the great work! For Bassem Youssef, please do not despair. I'm praying you'll live to see a better world, a world you helped creating by everything you do, man. So much respect for you!

[@paraskevig.7667]

A meaningful discussion, thank you Mehdi, thank you Bassem. The governments are corrupt but there are millions of people that support Palestine, Lebanon and Yemen. Following from Greece.

[@markker2727]

73 people

[@ingashafranik]

@@paraskevig.7667 not in the USA. The fact is VERY little support for the “Palestine”. We just voted, it must be abandonedly clear by now :))

[@hommedesvoyages7296]

@@ingashafranikMuslims helped you decisively win that race without having it be a tight win and a recount of votes.

[@ingashafranik]

@ according to 2021 census there are total 4 million of Muslim population in US, a whopping 1.2% of the country. And not all of them of cause voted republican. So, I doubt that Muslim votes account for any real influence

[@SyedRizviBoston]

@@ingashafranikwhy ? You don’t like honest reporting. You don’t like justice and freedom and equality. Is very life not equal created by the almighty. Think…… before you reply. 45,000 dead, 2.3 million displaced several times. Millions have lived their life only in tents. Bombs bullets and bulldozers kill and ruin their families and their lands. Speak up for Palestinians. Do the right thing. Never too late to take the right path.

[@mauromatos3124]

Brothers and sisters, stay true to your principles and we shall overcome.

[@uldos3193]

God willing ❤

[@HonestLady]

First thing is to stop disobeying Allah, then only we will win

[@SMPKarma]

​@@HonestLadynot to diss a religion - I want to expand this further. Just have a spine. Whether you see Jannah as the destination as a martyr or just do what is right, just channel your righteous energy into action

[@Yso_Bruce]

These two men, when speaking of justice, will be part of the most important figures in media in the next coming years and so on.

[@nismo4321]

Not gonna happen.

[@bretthake7713]

They'll end up in jail under the trump regime

[@MrOrenF]

They are part of the reason Democrats lost so badly.... Completely removed from reality, denying atrocities that actually happen, and claiming ones that don't

[@anandvn5654]

​@@nismo4321i totally agree. Too much will happen so that these lot are either forgotten or labelled.

[@margaretwenham9915]

From Australia: thank you both. Bassem, I so share your pain and concern.

[@JosephNZUK]

You need therapy.

[@Fearless......]

My Love to the people of Ireland 🇮🇪 …..Thank you for supporting my brothers and sisters in Palestine 🇵🇸

[@mrkind6153]

My absolute 2 favorite TRUE SPEAKERS about palestine and what happens and care about nothing they face because of it and I love both of them , Palestinian man born and raised in Chicago 45 years old and never ran into anyone that has the courage to say what they say.

[@frackjohn]

Man that was very dark. Bassem really made me sad near to the end. "if you gonna kill me at least I'm allowed to scream, so I guess I'm screaming until I die" 😔

[@mschuiming]

Tears of grief, tears of gratitude. True voices speaking for those who are suffering and dying for greed of nations. I thank you both for putting this reality, which most of the world wants buried, into the light. You are both heroes, using the weapons you know best, to keep the light shining bright.

[@sichelgaito]

Mehdi and Bassem are indispensble in these very dark times. Thank you both!

[@DzejlanJaylaHadziefendic]

Mehdi and Bassam, world needs more people like you! Thank you for all you are doing!

[@willowbeederouaux4750]

American woman here. Disabled, queer, Atheist, poor and stuck in a red State. From a family full of MAGA Evangelicals. Everything Bassam Youssef said is on point. Everything he thinks, I think. I feel so hopeless abt the future of the U.S. and the rest of the world. The powerful have become so powerful, it seems impossible to fight back effectively. Humans are so cruel to each other. I don't have much faith that will change anytime soon.

[@LunaBoo12]

Stay safe, sister 🩷 And escape if you are able.

[@Itx_Bari_Rajput]

Difficult situations make you stronger not weaker. After every dark night, there's a bright and beautiful Day You just have to be patient and not lose hope.

[@TechnicallyTexan]

Stay safe! Solidarity, my sister. Sending much love from Texas.

[@jayneyaghmour7320]

Keep the faith ❤

[@purrple.shadows]

It's always been the way of the world, the powerful persecuting the weak. The latter have to fight back or there is no meaning to their lives.

[@avril14th.]

Bless you man, Bassem Youssef you are doing what our leaders are afraid of, youre giving voice to the oppressed. Free Palestine🍉

[@M_ri_m]

I always look forward to these two fine men's discussions.

[@ArmandE]

Two men making money out of the Middle East crisis, you mean.

[@tonywords6713]

22:00 Chomsky described this exact phenomena years ago, how "fringe" voices arent directly silenced but you're effectively marginalized and ignored, its just worse under social media due to inverted totalitarianism.

[@BassWakil]

“Because I have faith in God.” Mate I’ve never wanted to jump into a KZbin video and give someone a hug more. ♥️

[@zionfreebird6549]

@BassWakil the heartwarming and heart breaking part it is that mehdi was trying to inspire and lift up Bassams spirit (as a good and concerned friend) 😢😢

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

Palestinians deserve a voice & deserve to live in peace without the fear of annihilation.

[@brendonfernandes2877]

Yes in Jordan

[@saintsfearful]

@@brendonfernandes2877have fun getting deported by the guy you support.

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

​@@brendonfernandes2877What about Gaza?

[@jackgillies5638]

@brendonfernandes2877 in Palestine

[@purrple.shadows]

​@@brendonfernandes2877In their ancestral homeland, Palestine.

[@yousreyakhalil5238]

I agree with you Mehdi. Please keep your faith. Justice will be served. Keep your faith

[@anikatabassum4299]

I also moved to USA 6 years ago from a country with a dictator. Had nice rose colored glasses on. I was dreaming of finally having freedom. Here we are now. I have seen all of these politicians'playbooks. I have seen how a country slowly turns fundamentalist. I have seen women and minorities losing their rights. Never thought I would see the same situations in the USA. Took me a while to understand all these. The corruption and human rights violation, the effect of oligarchy wasn't as in your face like in my country. So, I understand Bassem's sentiment. I really don't have any F***s left to give. Big respect to those who are still fighting. I know giving up is a luxury and may be I will have my energy back someday. But, DNC is not the answer. I don't see any hope anytime soon.

[@Autodidactz]

My family as well. I was born in the US but have lived in UK since 2007. It's shocking to think that the majority of Florida brought their dictator values to the US and ruined it for the country. What did they want asylum for? Many of us evolved but many haven't.

[@kappy-nf6uh]

The US government is becoming more corrupt by the day and it's sad they no longer represent the people but to whoever will finance them. The hundreds of millions dollars that presidential candidates raise to run for office is obscene and so alien to other Western democracies. Read somewhere that Scandinavia has the best democracies in the world whereas the US hangs in the balance as being the worst.

[@sheeny1710]

I see and feel the pain in Bassem’s voice for the first time… bless you guys for persevering and keeping our hopes high.

[@inusaabdullahi4294]

Bassem and Mehdi, you guys are doing a great job. It's so easy to give up with all the atrocities we see and no one can do anything. But the last thing is to be fed up and give up. As long as we live, we should never give up. There must always be hope. No one has demonstrated hope more than the Palestinians. The humanity in us will definitely prevail over evil.

[@martinriley106]

Bassem is the sanity amongst the madness in the world!

[@Mounir-i8s]

One more thing-let’s focus on what we can achieve ourselves, rather than wasting energy on those who work against us. Freedom and victory are closer than ever. God bless you both.

[@angelic4112]

Exactly, we can be resourceful and make some sacrifices to reduce the impact of high prices and other goods and services that may be cut. We can share housing expenses with others until we're able to save for our own home/apartment. This ugliness will bring many people together as families or communities, where they work together for the collective good 🙂

[@noorarrashid2113]

Thank you Bassem and Mehdi. May Allah give us strength and ease. Amin

[@naymatunc-rc6vs]

AMIN

[@torarildhenriksen371]

If you take religion out of it. There is nothing to fight about.

[@naymatunc-rc6vs]

@@torarildhenriksen371 if you really think this way then you didnt understand the real issue because its have nothing to do with religion

[@AWSOM817]

@@torarildhenriksen371”Most Zionist don’t believe in God but they believe that God gave them Palestine” Ilan Pape.

[@shahinhaque9060]

❤

[@tamamalhafez2593]

Thanks Mehdi and Bassem,it was a great therapy for me, one day the Sun will rise and the darkness will disappear.

[@Bazi_Gitinovasi]

АМИН🤲🤲🤲🤲🤲😢

[@khalilowd8153]

Mehdi : "You know why I don't give UP Hope? Because I have faith in God! " ...that gave me goosebumps...Thanks gentlemen...that was a refreshing cosy chat 👌🏿🙏🏿 Keep it UP! From West Africa (Côte d'Ivoire)

[@Yasmin13172]

I'm not kidding, I'm always looking forward to this program 🎉

[@kreater120]

Nicely put in there hahaha

[@alexandrethibault2482]

Those voices need to be heard more! Thanks M. Hassan, from Canada, to bring informations in a non "Westernized" way!

[@Jamuux]

American proxies I love that word 😂 we should use this in the mainstream media 😂 I love Mehdi and bassem, I’m glad we have these two guys alive today in our ummah, may allah protect them ❤

[@HonestLady]

Brother Bassem, Never Ever Give Up! Ships don’t sink because of the water around them, ships sink because of the water that gets in them. Don’t let what’s happening around you get inside you and weigh you down. We are so close to the victory beidhniAllah!

[@erinmac4750]

Such a great analogy! Yes, that's what we have to do now, make sure our ships stay seaworthy. 💜

[@mydrmezan]

Amen

[@ashrafy2hm]

Hearing you both talking is just pure gold.

[@jagamarszewska6158]

It was very important to hear in this dark times, to know that people that I admire struggle with the same dilemmas and pain and trying to not succumb to despair, thank you for your work

[@lassydelta]

I’m happy we have people like these two talking about the truth we facing in our times 😢

[@AnalyseThat]

Long live this beautiful friendship!

[@menudobucket9837]

Bassem Youssef is spot on. The moneyed have occupied every corner, and every aspect of societal interaction to the point that our outreach is limited to the algorithmic connections that are to their own benefit and that they decide to allow. It’s oligarchy for the sake of the oligarchs.

[@ayatullahhassan392]

You know what .. l have the same conversation in my head everyday .. part of me feel the despair and has a very pessimistic view .. the other part is pushing back, refusing to give up and acknowledging the change .. Thank you both for the amazing conversation 👏

[@doomsdayzalinsky7910]

Heartful thanks for letting us in on this quick-moving, deliberate discussion that hits so many tender points inside myself. Ciao brothers. ❤

[@CarlaKing-w6s]

Thank you for your honest opinion and news analysis. It’s about the only podcast I’m listening to. I’m in a very dark place when I see our future. And the Israeli support is and has always been with impunity

[@bablumiah172]

"We’ll never achieve true justice in a world controlled by powerful, ruthless forces. There’s one law for the poor and another for the powerful. We must stand together to hold them accountable. This is why, for eight decades, Palestinians have seen little justice."

[@sawizmz]

The two of you are a blessing for the general cause of making humanity a little bit less cruel. Thank you. It's hard. But we beg of you to find it within to keep on going.

[@mennaayman9689]

No, Bassem! I don't want to see you despair like that! You've inspired millions of people to speak up and make a change. You helped spread the truth and were a voice to those who didn't have any voice. Please don't undervalue your role in this and the impact you had on the world. I understand you're tired and feel like nothing is changing but as long as there are people like you and me, who fight for what's right, this world will change for the better. I hope you see this comment.

[@n.h.sulleman8538]

💯❤

[@BlackBiographics]

With all respects, when Bassem says it doesn't matter who wins or loses, it does matter because things are about to get infinitely worse for a lot more people. The history of marginalized people in America shows that you have to keep fighting for what is right. People have endured worse conditions and they endured, survived, and overcame.

[@richardarriaga6271]

Unionists and black people survived literally being bombed from the sky about 100 years ago. We can overcome even this.

[@motakuw_2906]

Hi, I am not from the US. Egyptian like Bassem actually, and I don't think he disagrees with you in that, more so he's saying that without dealing with the core problem of Zionist and Billionare influence in the US political system, all other attempts to seek justice may be futile in the long run because the problem is still there and it gets stronger faster and faster, it's the same system on both sides, but I do understand your frustration of course, I hope you and all people who may be affected by this change the best

[@MrElectrofied]

yes exactly. u and i and most ppl survived and overcame the first trump presidency. when u say “infinitely” worse for a “lot” more ppl, don’t get it twisted ur still eating and have a roof over ur head. ppl are getting bombed and ran out their homes at the hands of america, and for those who are connected to that misery, it truly doesn’t matter who wins or loses. also, u giving that lil condescending, “people overcome” is ironic when palestine is on the verge of extinction and ur having to deal w a presidency, ur not in the same level of consideration whatsoever

[@BlackBiographics]

@ I was speaking about Palestine and things getting worse under Trump.

[@zionfreebird6549]

@ oh and it was better in biden times than the previous trump era ??? The basic thing is if american governments were doing it merely for the diplomatic advantage of America that could have been better because you can make them change their stance of supporting the Jew oppressions by offering another diplomatic benefits. THE MAERICAN GOVERNMENTS ARE SUPPORTING ISRAEL BECAUSE OF THE JEW BILLIONERS AND THEIR INSTITUTIONS IN THE US, ARMTWISTING THE LEADERS !!!!! NO AMERICAN PRESIDENT CAN SURVIVE A FULL TERM AFTER STOPING AIDING ISRAEL JUST FOR ECONIC REASONS AND AMERICANS BENEFIT !!! this I can assure you !!

[@bilal4067]

Brother Bassam; your voice console our misery; never give up; Allah the almighty is with Us.

[@smukduk]

Thank you both for speaking up. We need more people with a platform ❤ Palestine will be free. End to Zionism - Long live humanity

[@weakanklesfornamjoon]

Lacking the right words to say how vital and meaningful this conversation is. Whatever awards John Oliver always win you should win for this episode and many more.

[@satpujji]

Every generation must fight the same battles again and again. There's no final victory and there's no final defeat -Tony Benn

[@juliewake4585]

How wonderful you are Bassem. I know you sound very much at a loss but you really need to keep going. Love from the UK. Tension and relief❤️

[@tanyawilliams8254]

To all believers of all faiths we must come together to bring the peace our faith calls for❤

[@salmsalam9616]

لا يمكن اليهود حرفوا الثوراة من أجل مرضهم في الأنانية اذ يعتقدون انهم فوق البشر بل أنهم يتحدون الله حتى. تصور هذا

[@HonestLady]

We cannot unite if we don’t worship ONE AND ONLY “The CREATOR “

[@kallivino8346]

Imagine theres no religion. Just Humanity.

[@Mounir-i8s]

It’s disheartening to view things this way, but when we take a broader perspective, I feel hopeful seeing how the resistance is making a significant impact on the enemy, who’s facing major setbacks. The victory is in our hands alone-what was taken by force can only be reclaimed by force. We are resilient and capable, so let’s focus on what we can accomplish ourselves. I love you all; keep pushing forward. Thank you.

[@George_K1]

🔴These two men are heroes !! 🔴

[@MaryLopez-ku1qz]

Thanks to both of you, we can't give up hope! Stay strong everyone!!!!

[@lisawilliamson5012]

Thank you for this honest conversation. People like the two of you help keep my faith in humanity. Bassem, despite your pain, you help numb the pain for your audience during your performances. With Love from France. 🙏🕊️

[@peterston4039]

It’s your humanity that defines you both. Thank you guys for doing this!

[@lysdaljens]

Two of my favourite people on the planet. Thanks for your effort and your courage. Sending ❤ from Denmark

[@anabiatahir3772]

You two conversing is my therapy. Please post your talk every week.

[@user-em6ie2be7x]

Bassem Youssef & Mehdi Hasan are 2 of The Greatest minds in media. Wish we had more Journalism like this.

[@Fringe4]

seeing bassem and mehdi together is all the therapy you need from the dystopian world we live in

[@benng8730]

FACTS THO

[@zionfreebird6549]

And the depressing reality 😢

[@nataliad1014]

I love you guys. Thank you for keeping us sane on the mist of insanity ❤

[@LordViaagra59]

Bassem is a beautiful soul, you can feel the sadness, grief and utter feeling of desperation with regard to the future, and I fear he is right, 😢😢😢😢😢

[@Judgingopression]

You’re both legends and our hearts are broken over what’s happening to the Palestinian and Lebanese people and your voices provide us with some sanity in this corrupt world.

[@rickuslastname6305]

These are two of my favorite guys. Thank You for helping us make sense of all this.

[@Juniper122]

Bassem is TOO 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽FINE!!!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@KG9551]

He is like the sexiest man ever, isn’t he? Glad I’m not alone 😂

[@LaraCookie5]

@@KG9551His eyes, smile and accent! 🤣🥰

[@AS162]

​@@KG9551 totally 😊

[@AS162]

​@@LaraCookie5yes ❤😊

[@Raheluwa]

His eyes are powerful.

[@LunaBoo12]

Excellent conversation, kind sirs. I could listen to you guys talk for hours.

[@zahiissam]

Mehdi and Bassam we love you. We can’t give up on Palestine and The voiceless. If we stop they win, if we can continue they loose.

[@الإنسان-المفكر]

Why don't you despair ? Why don't you give up? "I have faith in god" So powerful and true.

[@lugnutusa]

Thanks for all the work you are doing here.

[@EuropPharma]

You are doing a great job....I wish you all the best...💯

[@ShabazSarfraz]

Beautiful my brothers ❤️ keep sharing the truth x literally had a tear in my eyes seeing the chemistry click with both off you 😢

[@asmm40]

What a Shining star 🌟You 2 are among all the darkest of hours known to man..... Fighting the battle for humanity in your own ways..... Inspiration to us....Hope to us.....no matter how futile Our efforts are we will not quit till the last breath .... May 🙏 the Almighty recognize our efforts...

[@ShaunG74]

He's done more for the people in Gaza than most..he's so intelligent,everything he said today was spot on. Thank you for everything you've done and said. I think he's living a life now that he never imagined. He's famous world wide and doors have been opened fir him. Go for it mate. Happy for you

[@protruckerplus7249]

The best two individuals in Toronto . We can't ask for more.

[@شريفحمدي-ث6ق]

I really love both of you. what a beautiful soul you two are.

[@nostalgisity]

From the first couple of demonstrations in London, my friends were so hopeful, and my response was it’s amazing to see all those people coming together but people are still dying… It’s been 400 days now & people are still dying; it just got a bigger audience now.

[@Ghost-05-95]

Thank you two for everything, from a 🇹🇷living in🇩🇪 #Freepalestine

[@eunicedesouza8279]

🙏 just what is needed to get to the truth in today’s reality. Thank you both for reminding us that it’s never what the public wants but what the moneyed allow us to have. 👌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@ItssFootball]

Two of my favorite personalities together...thank you both for your voice especially in the past year..you two together with Jon Stewart and Bernie Sanders should consider starting a new political party in the USA

[@erinmac4750]

Given our Electoral College that's an incredible challenge. However, a hostile --but not hostile-- takeover over of the Democratic Party May be possible. We already have some steady progressive voices, AOC, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, and more, who don't take AIPAC money and push for human rights. We need to elect more people like them, and create grassroots organizations to overcome the cynical exploitation of the donor class, Wall Street and warmongers. We need to be in this for the long haul, as civil rights advocates understand all to well. Even before this election, I could see how things were going, working people, those believing in human rights versus the moneyed elite who've been aligning with fashy extremists that also live for control. Based on my learning of history, seeing that we had made significant progress since the days of Jim Crow, etc, I did not expect that people would support the party that wants to re-subjugate many of us. Yet, here we are. However, if we come together, organize, plan, act, resist, we can at least be a nemesis to their hateful agenda. For now, that's all I've got, but I'm channeling my spirit animal. #CivilDisobedienceCat🐈‍⬛🐾

[@chefroxstarr9467]

Bassem is so on point and absolutely right about his critique of the US government and media....and I'm a US Citizen.

[@michaelfitton2184]

Thank you from Ireland. Legends x

[@besmaLabo-m1z]

most beautiful thing to say "i have faith in god"

[@AS162]

Thank you for bringing up Lebanon, Mehdi. Much as the atrocities in Gaza are beyond horrific (today alone my heart broke listening about the boy sleeping on his mother's grave near Gaza City and the two children starved to death found by a reporter Anas Al Sharif and the 3yo mauled by a military dog), the toll in Lebanon is equally horrific. It's been 13 months of the most tragic horror and so many of us are powerless to effect proper action. Please continue highlighting the horrors, inequities, imbalances, power plays, Machiavellian parties and schemes. Please don't ever stop talking about the oppression, no matter how dark it seems. Godspeed, Mehdi. May God bless you for keeping awareness constant.

[@aasiamahmood731]

Amazing chat between two brave souls. But very depressing too. 🇵🇸🕊️☮️✌️