Comedian Bassem Youssef on the Israel-Gaza war, the Arab Spring, and why we can’t change the world

Bassem Youssef thinks that he’s come on the wrong podcast. “People in power don't really care about any of our suggestions to change the world”, he tells Krishnan Guru-Murthy, “because if our ways to change the world affect their interests, they will stop you.”
And he knows what he’s talking about, having fled his home country of Egypt after his TV comedy became no longer acceptable to the authorities there.
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Bassem started his career as a heart surgeon, then moved to political comedy in response to the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, taking on the ruling elite in his country. His political satire show, ‘Al-Bernameg’ was the most watched show in Egyptian TV history, but soon became a thorn in the side of the authorities there, forcing him into exile.
In this episode of Ways to Change the World, Bassem Youssef talks about his view that Israel should be held accountable for the war in Gaza, how the Egyptian revolution was a turning point in his life, and why he feels disillusioned with the West's "lecturing" on human rights and international law.
Produced by Shaheen Sattar, Silvia Maresca, and Hila May
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[@ParissaKhoury]

As an orthodox jew, I condemn the terrorist acts and war crimes of Israel. I support the creation of a free and independent Palestinian state. This will end all the violence. As Jews we need to accept that Israel is the occupying force and we need to do the right thing and give Palestinians their own independent state free from Israeli interferences. CRITCIZING ISRAEL ISN'T ANTISEMITISM!!! JUDAISM HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH ZIONISM !!!!

[@gilaliz1970]

well said. x

[@mratner7615]

The terrorists acts of Israel? Israel doesn’t commit terrorist acts. Israel wants peace. Where do you get your information from?? The Israeli govt. removed all Jews out of Gaza in 2005. Gaza had no Jews in it since 2005! Hamas, instead of using the $ they received to help their people and build infrastructure instead built terror tunnels and use civilians as humans shields.

[@mikekl11]

You're a fraud! No "Orthodox" Jew wants a Palestinian state. The Palestinians want a one state solution, NO ISRAEL!! You're a fool!!

[@dannicu2029]

Read some REAL history, child. The two state solution was decline repeatedly ONLY by palestinians. Read and LEARN to be honest.

[@operasinger2126]

Thank you for trying to bring peace to the world.

[@user-mu4np4ze3y]

He’s not cynical, he’s disheartened, discouraged. Aren’t we all? 🙁

[@manny_k2988]

@@dggjr1759 nothing justifies this unproportionate response

[@andyakarudolfhessiansack7936]

​@@dggjr1759You speak of one event on one day. Yes it was bad and wrong....however..... The Palestinians have been imprisoned for decades. Terror, hopelessness, assassinations, hardships, lack of food, water, loss of freedom, endless abusive securtiy checks, no hope, no life. And you then wonder why they hit back? How deranged can a nation be?

[@shafiquezaman3508]

@@dggjr1759ok, then what justifies the treatment of the Palestinian people at the hands of the Zionist?

[@TheAlonos]

If people did care they would hold Hamas accountable to what's happening. Hamas is governing but all they care about is to kill Israelis they will scarface as many Palestinians as they can for it. Why is no one holding them accountable? They are worse than IsIs yet Israel is being criticized

[@ASKR612]

@@manny_k2988 And what justifies the unproportionate changing of hostages? 1 Israeli for 1048 palestinian? The "change rate" needs works all time. If not, that is called double standard.

[@heba7437]

His body language broke my heart. As an Egyptian, I used to watch Bassem's show and get hope and comedy. Now I see him talking, even laughing, and I just cry about how things ended up. Yes, Bassem, we were so naive. I wish you hope and a great life, Bassem. Just like your heart, thoughts and comedy.

[@Rightgear84]

Lol Egyptians thought replacing Morsi was going to be a great choice. You guys screwed up BAD. Nice job bringing the US back into Egypt. You will answer for your crimes.

[@hannahella6563]

He says he can't change it, but he hasn't given up. He is still giving loads of interviews. Appreciate this man so much.

[@jonikelly3905]

Making money too with his new profile…

[@edisonleka8937]

he is cashing big on the fame so why would he stop?

[@N00Nism]

What’s there to Appreciate? A one sided set of facts? Hah

[@LilyR-sd1lt]

​@@N00Nismfacts as opposed to the lies on the other side. Hah.

[@THEE_Kisywisy]

Bassem has done so much to change western people’s minds about Gaza. He’s a wonderful man

[@ianwatson3315]

maybe people need to travel more to get the true idea about the middle east.

[@ahmadfrhan5265]

As a Muslim, I see radicalization is initial and inevitable to stop 👱🏻‍♂️ imperialism regardless of how you see us. Islam and the 👱🏻‍♂️ race will never share anything but w ar and am for it

[@Harobaroh]

​@@ianwatson3315 I do not recommend it, Arbic leaders have been puppets to the west since the British and French colonial time to the region had ended, those leaders have worked hard on corrupting their countries on all aspects including morally, and they were successful, so for anyone to visit the region will have a negative impact.

[@MisoAntro]

@@ianwatson3315most people can’t travel more.

[@davidcooks2379]

To make people love terrorists and hate Jews? Hardly something to be proud about

[@joelboy19]

Big respect for CH4 for giving Bassem a platform.

[@angelabrooke5059]

Yes and no. Why shouldn't they?

[@winstonsmith09]

Because the media censors Palestinian voices in aid of Israel​@@angelabrooke5059

[@joelboy19]

@@angelabrooke5059 Give him a platform? Well because, he is a voice of reason and able to hold his own in debate with any, israeli/ british propaganda. Like Owen Jones, or Marina Purkiss (i think thats her surname), a few others, these are people that the establishment despise simply because they arent intelligent enough to deal with him and they do not have any moral highground whatsoever.

[@AnimeSlaps]

What do you mean lol the guy has been everywhere for months

[@MrSpeedy99]

@@angelabrooke5059Zionist influence on western media

[@romanzolanski7363]

A comedian talking more sense than politicians

[@MarceloLarrosaMoura]

They were always

[@soviet_genetics]

@@MarceloLarrosaMoura i was about to say the same :)

[@cropframe]

he is just repeating Muslim supremacist propaganda. Tell Egypt to open the border crossing if they love Arabs so much

[@toddwarner1892]

he is not making that much sense, he knows islam is the issue here

[@AbidKhan-se2ie]

@@toddwarner1892 where did islam even come from. It sounds as if you the one when cant comprehend what his saying. Don't blame your incapability on others.

[@seussxtrilogy6591]

This man is so kind, honest and intelligent. He needs to be protected.

[@toddwarner1892]

protected from islamists?

[@debraberg4513]

I agree and I think he's a pretty decent man ... but I'm a little concerned that he's exposing himself a bit much with these interviews that can be detrimental to his life and/or his career in comedy. Just a thought

[@AhirZamanSairi]

​@@debraberg4513 doesn't that in and of itself make it count much more?...

[@Paulo.Haller]

he isn't that honest. There were tunnels under al-shifa hospital.

[@erinirvine7588]

@@Paulo.Haller and? you don't bomb hospitals its against International Law

[@user-cd6zi5yz6b]

A man that talks sense unlike our supposed politicians

[@padd6007]

@@ParaquatSC🤡

[@RA-oi4ml]

Oh shut it​@@ParaquatSC

[@auberry8613]

@@ParaquatSC Which belief could make children, aid workers, the elderly, being blown to bits become ok?

[@valeriemacphail9180]

​@@ParaquatSC "parrots" is what Zionist shills do, their lies losing credibility by the minute!😂😂😂

[@jonathangiahn7723]

​@auberry8613 war! Hamas could take the war they started out of civilians areas but they purposely choose to hide behind their women and children. If the world allows them to terrorize people then run and hide behind their civilians without repercussions this then becomes their new strategy. This can not be allowed, not for Isreal and not for the free world!

[@staticcouch135]

I’m Palestinian and when Bassem talks I cry because he’s right

[@AB-zl4nh]

I understand his anger and frustration, but changes, even big ones, can and do happen. Unfortunately, it's not as fast as we like and deserve. It took 400 years to abolish the Transatlantic Slave Trade of Africans by Europeans. It took 300 years to go from slavery of African Americans to the first one becoming US President. It took 100yrs for women in the UK to get the vote at 18+. I am sorry we have let you down. Stay safe.

[@MichaelLudden]

He’s an American, jfyi

[@goddlessanarchist845]

Nah

[@mustafasaid4925]

DO NOT CRY , YOU WILL BE BACK WHEN SALAH EL-DIN COME TOMMOROW ....

[@dggjr1759]

NOTHING JUSTIFIES WHAT HAPPEN ON OCTOBER 7

[@marianoesquivel4414]

May Allah bless him and his beloved family. Alhamdulillah

[@sadiyaazeem9025]

Look at bassem body language. He is extremely frustrated, exhausted and discouraged yet still trying to focus and talk on the topic.

[@SMacCuUladh]

he is a liar and you are more than fooled, you would sacrifice your children to look good in front of people who hate you.

[@olivergard572]

It's an act

[@sadiyaazeem9025]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@SMacCuUladh like it or not Israel is an apartheid country governed by a war criminal who is extremely deluded. I cannot imagine how hard you must be brainwashed that you need to rely on propaganda to dehumanize a minority group and justify killing innocent women and children telling they sacrifice for an act?! Like wtf is wrong with you people! Must be shameful to be a part of genocidal country!

[@Cobalt1520]

If he doesn't want to be there he doesn't have to. He knows what people who invite him want to talk about, so he is there because he wants to. He is an hypocrite, just like everyone who defends totalitary regimes, murderers and dictators. I used to like him but, as usual with these people, was wrong.

[@TheThugNasty]

@@SMacCuUladhwhere did he lie?

[@AnalyseThat]

Bassem's honesty is refreshing in a world full of corrupt leaders.

[@ddhqj2023]

Him and Yanis Varoufakis of Greece. Both of them, loud voices who speak the truth.

[@anthonylieu9068]

Why voters keep elect corrupt leaders?

[@shawnm4503]

Sure if you agree with him, if not he’s at best a charming propagandist

[@jackmitton2534]

like arafat and humass and ksa and egypt and jordan.

[@jackmitton2534]

@@shawnm4503 humass

[@dairedarcy1130]

No-one does “angry chill” like Bassem.

[@jordanmapfumo9359]

Right?

[@Craig-it2gc]

Did he put on muscle?? This guy is preparing for war

[@maiabdelfattah88]

Egyptians are 😂

[@MOverDose]

That's the best description!

[@marafat4653]

This comment right here

[@eurekaadvisor1944]

One of he best interviews by Bassem! I didn’t like him much but today he represents everyone of us. He said every word we dare to say, he expressed deep feelings we all are feeling, he talked about 2011, he talked about the hypocrisy of west and America, he talked about coup, he talked about disappointment, frustration and about recklessness of the world. He talked about the confusion we all are in, he talked about why we don’t have democracy and the role of west into this, he talked about the new world order and how scary it is, he talked about unjust and unfairness, he talked about inhumane acts of west and most importantly he talked about the evil of the world, Israel! He talked about how Israel could even be awarded Nobel peace prize if they decide to stop the war. In all, Bassem was us today!

[@cropframe]

yeah, he is always lying a lot, but here it is exceptional

[@user-il9ro8fo5g]

@@cropframenahh lying is used just to describe zionestt and politicians 🤡

[@taliamink5175]

@@cropframewhat’s he lying about?.

[@AxemanMessiah]

I'm pretty sure they already decided that they wanted to stop the war as long as they release the hostages which they still haven't done

[@user-hr8cj2ej9y]

Thank you Krishna , you are one of rare brave journalist , standing up for justice and humanity and truth 🫡

[@YousefKhalaf-ww6ez]

He is a true journalist!!!

[@angelabrooke5059]

I'm 60 and I'm also cynical. Bassem is intelligent and I fear he is right.

[@alekseyboyarshinov8200]

He is a liar.

[@nitamankoo2359]

So what specifically did he lie about?

[@samer.4660]

What did he lie about​@@alekseyboyarshinov8200

[@RB71073]

​@@alekseyboyarshinov8200Grow up.

[@Mobile-Gaming-24.7]

​@@alekseyboyarshinov8200 just because truth hurts you.. that doesn't make it a lie .. do fact checking right here and prove his lies

[@wasim727]

Bassem is a legend. A man of truth . His dark humor has shaken the western audience.

[@MrIanito]

He is a breath of very fresh air, despite the horror ☘️

[@MichaelLudden]

He’s an American, jfyi

[@mil1042]

@@MichaelLudden JUST STOP🙄He was born and Grew up in Egypt 🇪🇬 he applied for American citizenship. His wife is Palestinian BTW. Palestine the place RIGHT NEXT PALESTINE!

[@wasim727]

@@MichaelLudden what did you mean actually ?

[@Bluebelle51]

@@MichaelLudden and?

[@mikeblack6139]

Baseem is so genuine. Just listen to him. I personally appreciate his speeches.

[@jonikelly3905]

Too one sided..

[@cropframe]

he is a lying arab supremacist

[@mukhlisitech3945]

This Comedian is more sensical than US politicians

[@Hikmatillo.9]

😂 exactly 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 correct

[@cropframe]

he is lying just like them

[@user-qm8uz1cw9p]

One thing is certain : you are lying lol

[@fsukaj4616]

Depends on what US politician you are talking about.

[@jihadbw]

this guy (Bassem) is saying the most complex reality in the easiest words that all can digest and understand whiout the manipualtion and deception of politicians and PR groups.

[@ParaquatSC]

THanks Mr Jihad, good to have your unbiased take

[@predictivetext2447]

Bassem please don't think your voice is pointless. The people are waking up and we vote

[@bob7615]

He’s right ! Politicians can’t stand these smart people. If only we had leaders like this! Canada 🇨🇦 loves you

[@ufoc700]

This man is a treasure. To speak truth to power is a precious gift to those who don’t have a voice. And to those of you who think he benefits. In the West, you do not gain from speaking out against US/Zionist policy.

[@youssef.sarhan]

Ask him about this video below where he dances, signs and jokes about 100s of young people being slaughtered in Egypt for standing up for themselves. Utterly shameful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/raKXnXl8g9uebsUsi=lOfcXywYs-tm_4iy

[@bryonbiondolillo6545]

In fact, you can lose everything up to and including your.........

[@svenhaheim]

How is life at Stormfront these days ?

[@satty.s5083]

​@@svenhaheim idk ask your buddies in the IDF

[@svenhaheim]

@@satty.s5083 nazi jew hatred is so old fashioned its almost comical, but the calling sign of losers everywhere. Thankfully the IDF are clearing out some of them.

[@zenzender3790]

I can listen to this guy for hours.

[@Tormentality]

crazy Egyptians cannot, so sad

[@christhomson8924]

i love jews arent they a lovely bunch? lovely, lovely jews i love that Special wall, i want to speak to it for guidance

[@youssef.sarhan]

Ask him about this video below where he dances, signs and jokes about 100s of young people being slaughtered in Egypt for standing up for themselves. Utterly shameful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/raKXnXl8g9uebsUsi=lOfcXywYs-tm_4iy

[@angelabrooke5059]

yes, but why? His point is is that this is all hot air. The killing and corruption continues.

[@samboy90]

@@christhomson8924😂😂😂

[@LyricalMurderer1]

Calling him “comedian” is an insult and a “joke” at this point. Dude is dropping knowledge…

[@siyabongacele8355]

Bassem is such a genius, I could listen to him for hours.

[@RudiAshton]

Genius in fooling everyone. Never spoke a word about his own country (Egypt) role in Gazan's situation.

[@itchobrf_19]

Its crazy this level we reached when comedians now tend to make way more sense than politicians !

[@RecreationalSpeaker]

This is the role of comedians, imo. Pointing out the bullshit your society stands on. I recommend some george Carlin bits!

[@sideshow101101]

not in scotland, comedy is now a hate crime.

[@carey561]

@@sideshow101101 it will soon be here too in Canada...

[@neilburns5934]

George carlin is the best ever for calling out the politicians

[@semsemeini7905]

It's already in Canada.

[@jchick426]

His cynicism and hopelessness for change is so representative of how we ALL feel. Its amazing to see someone FINALLY say it… that none of it matters because the people in power still whateverrrrr they want. Love Bassem ❤

[@BobHaijerJr]

And their media henchmen just do cover up and deflect with less significant issues or questions like what about Hamas

[@fahed5159]

@@BobHaijerJr because you havent watched his previous interviews, where clowns like piers morgan ask that question every 5 mins. This host atleast has the common decency to know he is a satirical comedian and not a spokes person for hamas.

[@ivangoran4461]

Wait for love, till you hear his stance on children of Donbass being bombed for 10 years now.

[@marjendemhare5892]

My heart feels so heavy when Bassem laughs, he is in great pain, much respect and honour from South Africa 🇿🇦🇵🇸💞🕊

[@cryptosunflower840]

As a fellow South African, I love seeing your comment here 🇵🇸🍉🕊️🇿🇦

[@PeaceTruth-fs4vk]

Don't lose Hope, my friend, you may have lost faith in Hope because of the cold world,but Hope have not yet lost faith in you.

[@jzz4672]

It is so extremely liberating to listen to someone, who is obviously educated in the things he is talking about and can bring them even into the real world context! Wish I could say this also about our so called representatives…. Salute to Bassem!

[@marlouwecastaneda6322]

Krishnan and Bassem, two guys I won't get tired of listening to for hours.

[@natureinsound5997]

Very right

[@NeerajKumar-dk1tk]

then you need to get admit to mental asylum

[@natureinsound5997]

@@NeerajKumar-dk1tk you speak for yourself.

[@gabrielabraham9563]

​@@NeerajKumar-dk1tkyour already there 😂

[@truthseekeralways7050]

Bye T🙄🚮🤮 ​@@NeerajKumar-dk1tk

[@ayselozkan7492]

Bassem talks the truth, thank you for your bravery, honesty, I am Turkish

[@cropframe]

lying arab supremacist

[@djchuckone1]

I don't think it's. a "dark conversation," it's a real conversation. Speaking on how things REALLY are. Bassem always handles it in his interviews. Thank you sir

[@thomasjosullivan9179]

I agree if we do not face the reality we do not see what needs to change. Unfortunately power are greed will always win. Lobby groups from oil to military will corrupt all.

[@djchuckone1]

@@thomasjosullivan9179 I have hope that one day this will change. But it will truly take a revolution.

[@1112viggo]

Reality being what it is id say its a distinction without a difference mate.

[@Panzerfaustchen]

@@1112viggo Reality is when you let the terrorists who run your city butcher your neighbour, your neighbour is going to come and butcher you

[@louisdewit4429]

And very critical questions from this also muslim interviewer. 😅

[@SC-pm1pg]

I think the first MSM channel to give Bassem a platform. Well done ch4 for not being afraid to propagate the truth

[@abdirahiimmohamud769]

He gave an amazing interview to BBC Africa

[@RezaSyedIslam]

MSM is only picking him up because they fear getting left behind. They’ve had ample opportunity over last few decades to host voices like his. Bassems interview with Piers was an accidental success.

[@eli1985]

Wrong; Bassem is everywhere on MSM in Africa, Europe and North America.

[@josephmother2659]

@@eli1985good to know. I think people who make claims like this are generally not paying attention super hard due to their job, hobbies, family responsibilities, etc. which is their fault but not a malicious mistake

[@SamSam-yb3ls]

ITV News did a piece with him and James O'Brien has said he had a chat, so probably on Full Disclosure soon

[@Cettolini]

Bassem Youssef you are a brilliant person lots of love and support from Turkiye

[@peterston4039]

Bassem, never give up. Millions have seen and watched what you say and said. Protesters are being arrested in the US now. There is a light that shines on this. We do care. People do care. And for me as for many I am sure, this has been a tour de force on education.

[@HistoryOfRevolutions]

"The smart way to keep people passive and obedient is to strictly limit the spectrum of acceptable opinion, but allow very lively debate within that spectrum" - Noam Chomsky

[@mathieusimoneau3358]

Ah yes he did just that when he suggested to lock down unvaccinated people and let them starve. A man of profound wisdom.

[@hvk3377]

that is pr4cisely what Channel 4 does. What a great mentor to Channel 4 is the great anti - Israel Noam Chomsky.

[@tactik5903]

you forgot to add this ✡

[@--td7pi.]

Chomsky's a globalist, he condones international processes. Think for yourself for once, haha just because he sounds smart and eloquent... playing on your social construct ey.

[@user-ud6xv2uz2j]

This..... always about controlled oppostion.... Just enough to satiate, but never enough to remediate....

[@4thegood]

Bassem is one of the best painters of all time even better than Leonardo. In 30 mins, he painted a portrait of the gloomy world we live in and the machine/system that makes us speaking animals on a farm. Who ever sold the world didn’t own it in the first place.

[@paulettescott9042]

Bingo ❤🎉❤

[@kresimirzex2720]

I disagree! Only with one thing, Michelangelo is the best painter of all time. And sice we are making apstract comparisons Michelangelo was Jesus Christ of painting.😂

[@RudiAshton]

A true hypocrite and coward, who hasn't spoken a word on his government role in Gazan's situation.

[@ehitaredestiny3146]

@@RudiAshtonwhy does Egypt need to open their border for Palestinians 🇵🇸 to leave their own land? Palestinians aren’t going anywhere, that is their land.

[@RudiAshton]

@@ehitaredestiny3146 What about Egypt's role in the 15 years of blockade? You seem to be OK with it, so as Bassam with his swollen tongue on his own government.

[@RollerGuideX]

CH4 picking up where BBC has lost ground. Kudos to you guys...

[@christhomson8924]

i love jews arent they a lovely bunch? lovely, lovely jews i love that Special wall, i want to speak to it for guidance

[@Hartley_Hare]

@@christhomson8924I don't know as I haven't met them all. The ones I have met seem lovely.

[@christhomson8924]

@@Hartley_Hare Great people, i have no idea why they have been despised historically. i really like them.

[@aahr100]

99% + of the Jews I’ve met and got to know are decent kind and humane people just like 99% of every other race or creed It’s the extremists, the supremacists, the exclusivists who are the real problem Unfortunately those in power are often of the latter …

[@aye3678]

BBC is for the zio's. They do what they're told.

[@gosheeraza8152]

Baseem is an extremely intelligent man, and his heart is in the right place. Respect for this man. ❤

[@raghdamamdouhdarwish1616]

this host Christian is calm and nice and lets people talk in contrast to piers Morgan, i like him

[@jeanneparadise8200]

This is so heartbreaking and authentic. Obviously, the world is allowing this sadistic genocide. God help us stop this destruction.

[@dani-ks9cg]

Bassem should go tell his government in Egypt to stop locking the Gazans to death and open the Rafah border

[@dandy8308]

The world is also allowing 25,000 people to die from starvation each day (10,000 of them children). None of this is new or unique. Many serious genocides (death tolls of 100s of 1000s / millions) have happened since ww2, all of them in impoverished countries. Its just the economic impact that matters to those in power. This is the world.

[@StealthyHawk]

@@dandy8308You’re so ignorant and privileged, just because you live in comfort doesn’t mean you should ignore other peoples suffering across the world. Especially when you’re country and tax payer’s money is funding and arming Israel and slaughtering thousands of lives.

[@tonedowne]

@@dani-ks9cg the Egyptian government hates him so much that he had to leave. But let’s be clear, Israel has created a total humanitarian disaster in Gaza. They have pushed the entire population south towards the Egyptian border with the expressed hope that Egypt will feel obliged to give the people refuge, and as soon as people cross the border, they will not be allowed to return and Israel gets the ethnic cleansing and land it wants, and Egypt gets millions of desperate angry traumatised refugees. So you can see why Egypt is not keen for either thing to happen.

[@YakrifZee]

@dani-ks9cg So you accept you are ethnically cleansing Arabs of Gaza.

[@PMMagro]

Be honest, it is only becasue it was foreign aid workers, from countries that matters, the losses in Gaza became in reality "unbearable".

[@janeking9540]

The western state and media's coverage of the 7 aid workers was a way for complicit countries to show false outrage. For them it was a mild form of PR, and for a moment they could appear outraged and allow the public to be outraged by 'white deaths'. But no one insists that there is a proper independent investigation and Israel gets to investigate its own crimes and then we all move on. Yossef is right, 'We should wonder who leads who, America leads Israel or visa versa. I believe they are in lockstep.

[@NeilEvans-xq8ik]

Also, nobody seems to know, let alone care, about the plight of the Palestinians in Lebanon (a country with zero Jews in it, btw). 🤔

[@shsh-he5qg]

@@NeilEvans-xq8ik why would there be synagogues there if there are no Jews to pray there ? 😂

[@JupiterMoon7]

​@@NeilEvans-xq8ikbecause Israel wanted all the Jews to leave and immigrate to Israel to beef up its population (especially when it initially declared itself), it did everything to entice and coerce Jews into leaving Lebanon and other Arab countries. The Lavon Affair operation in Egypt was prime example of how they sent Jews to harass other Jews and pin it on the locals to get them to feel unsafe and go to Israel. It only takes a few incidents to instill fear and it spreads real fast. But of course Israel to this date lies about the Jews getting kicked out of Arab lands.

[@JupiterMoon7]

​@@NeilEvans-xq8ikAnd your comment implies we should ignore what Israel is doing because HEY look over here instead (deflection and diversion) and look how they are suffering in Lebanon. Reading your comment, you'd think they are getting bombed into smitherines there too. Shameless comment really. I smell a hazbara.

[@shue143]

I could listen to Baseem all day every day. He breaks down barriers through his comedians slant on the war in Gaza. He tells the truth of Israeli murders and genocide of Palestinians in Gaza. He's a treasure. Baseem watch you back Mosad are never too far away.

[@istiyaq37]

Applause to the Indian interviewer for letting him speak out his mind and not defending anything shamelessly.

[@knightlife22]

It’s said so often that it loses meaning, but Youssef has a way with words. It’s his gift.

[@sueloh5035]

Sad day when truth loses its meaning

[@carey561]

@@sueloh5035 it is said that the first casualty of war is the truth...

[@davidmr2121]

Yep, pretty sad that he is a Hamas shill and it is acceptable... All the Hamas government of Gaza has to do to stop it is surrender their war criminals that raped, pillaged, and take hostages and give back the hostages. Trying to make it sound like Israel started it

[@dani-ks9cg]

Bassem should go tell his government in Egypt to stop locking the Gazans to death and open the Rafah border

[@GautierVlt]

When you have to learn the words to make a new life, they tend take value

[@douglashobden]

Bassem says more truth in 10 mins than a politician will in a year.

[@semsemeini7905]

Depends on the audience.

[@dani-ks9cg]

Bassem should go tell his government in Egypt to stop locking the Gazans to death and open the Rafah border

[@HFH86]

@@dani-ks9cg And you think they would listen. Bro, it's like you didn't even watch the video you are commenting under. 🤔

[@dani-ks9cg]

@@HFH86 They won't but at least his word will be worth something

[@sihr07]

We desperately need Bassem on a show of his own these days

[@Saleh19213]

*Love n Respeckt Brother Yusuf, Not everyone has the Courage for Truth*

[@MendeMaria-ej8bf]

Bassem Yousef speaks to the bottom of my heart. He's so right with every word that comes out of his mouth.

[@andrewrobinson2565]

Bassem Youssef is a breath of fresh air. Every interview he does contains one or two little golden nuggets of pure wisdom. I hope he has enough acid reflux medicine 💊. I studied Arabic at Alexandria University in the early 80s and it enriched me in several ways (still an atheist). The Egyptians are terribly downtrodden but keep smiling 😊👍.

[@semsemeini7905]

Especially the Egyptian Jews who were robbed and ethnically cleansed, the Coptic Christians and the Nubians.

[@adamthekid190]

Each time I listen his words are soo true ❤

[@ConquertheConcubine]

I love you Bassem.

[@thuglife3991]

He is not cynical, he is being realistic.

[@robr3512]

ask bassem why we take our shoes off at airports

[@WhataMensch]

Excellent Guest. Bassem Youssef speaks the truth.

[@Gio.761]

I like him !

[@i-ian6268]

Krishna is filthy Lindu extremist. Be careful. Like Morgan he will frame and twist words

[@i-ian6268]

'Had to leave in a hurry' ... what a snake krishna is. 'Thanks for that'

[@i-ian6268]

Krisha is a lindu extremist modi bjp party member. Why even speak to him

[@i-ian6268]

Why speak to them.

[@farhaambareen2487]

So good to see western host actually listening to the view point of millions on streeet through baseem and not feeding words like Piers Morgan ! Respect to host and channel

[@brianthompson891]

This man has educated me more on the complexities of human compasion than anyone in my lifetime. He is a supreme human being. " "Bassem youssef you are a shinning light ".

[@urbanroots84tt45]

The guy is a walking contradiction on this topic tbh! He escaped Egypt and will never return because of the brutal regime there but, expect Israel to give way to a more brutal regime in Palestine that is intent on wiping them off the map ! This guys only pull ( based on the comments on this post ) is the appeal to Authority! Which is a logical fallacy ! May be a brain surgeon but an expert in geopolitics and history he is not!

[@josephmother2659]

@@urbanroots84tt45I don’t know if you are aware of this or not, but the “brutal regime” of Hamas in Gaza is EXACTLY the same Hamas that Benjamin Netenyahu funneled money to from Qatar for over a decade in order to put them in power and suppress the Palestinian authority. Then the known terrorist organization that was given power by the Israeli government decides they want more power and want to spread more terror. I am positively shocked 😮

[@kader89_]

Israel build upon the ethic cleansing of the Palestinians until this very day. Colonisers continues landgrab, expulsions and evictions. Subjugating and killing Palestinians like its nothing. Putting Palestinian in detention for years without charge including children. Are you aware of the nakba? Hamas is the symptom of Israels brutal treatment of Palestinians. Why is Israel not respecting the 67 border and keep building illegal settlements? Who's actually wiping people from existence. Have you even watched the tantura document where ex military openly admit the crimes they committed.

[@OzyMandias13]

Bono: has entered the chat

[@atiaakram1527]

​@@urbanroots84tt45he is much more than you 😂

[@jacobatherton8339]

Damn. Bassam articulated how so many of us feel. Powerless and tired.

[@tf2368]

Simp😊

[@yade5979]

​@@tf2368troll😊

[@RudiAshton]

Forgot to say hypocrite and coward. No word about his own government (Egypt) role in Gazan's situation.

[@yade5979]

@@RudiAshton which role? Sure, they ain't attacking the illegal invaders as they should do, they ain't making every effort to destroy their apartheid regime as they should, but you would much rather focus on the bystanders who do nothing (or very little help) instead of the one supporting the thief's,murderers and r@p1sts? My mate, you are a evil person.

[@codemiles1]

Thank you for brining Bassem to the show.

[@ahmedjabri3199]

The truth is clear for those seeking thr truth ... thanks for such man and for social media for educating the world about the reality ...

[@mdvv-2521]

Krishnan. Thank you. You did not only give a platform. You also conducted the interview greatly. You’re what we wish piers Morgan was

[@xCoolverine]

Krishnan is awesome

[@suziesearle9170]

Channel 4 has been very balanced in their reporting, Krishnan will tell someone to their face if he believes they are spewing propaganda.

[@mohd8218]

Sad thing is that what bassem says doesn't only relate to Gaza

[@paulettescott9042]

True that ❤😢

[@RJ6AV6]

"People in power do whatever they want" he's spot on and the sad thing is nothing is going to change

[@Sultanetta]

this man has wisdom embedded .. wish he could speak more and louder. His common sense is just flabbergasting👏😉🔊🔊

[@user-ru7iy1ks2m]

I find myself agreeing with everything he says and in every interview.

[@youssef.sarhan]

Ask him about this video below where he dances, signs and jokes about 100s of young people being slaughtered in Egypt for standing up for themselves. Utterly shameful. kzbin.info/www/bejne/raKXnXl8g9uebsUsi=lOfcXywYs-tm_4iy

[@BuuGz86]

because he speaks the actual truth...

[@aahr100]

Likewise

[@ramatgan1]

I live in London and I'm also cynical. Bassem is intelligent and he is right.

[@7pinky791]

You are not cynical. You are not alone, Conservative & Labour are both the same.

[@ceooflonelinessinc.267]

Londostan you mean

[@teequinny8179]

​@@ceooflonelinessinc.267 why do you sound like you want to go back to roast beef and hotpots mate? Behave yourself. We need that seasoning. Stop complaining about brown people. Your life would be bland without them.

[@mk1gti]

Always a treat to hear Bassem Youssef speak the truth about the futility of being a citizen in a supposed 'free country' where you are a humanitarian yet you are spoken to as if you were some kind of dangerous zealot. He, I and the majority of people across the world are of the same minds of caring about all of us, not just people with the same skin color, the same religion, the same intolerance towards others. It should be about caring for all of us because ultimately that's what will move the world forward as a civilization, or if we can't, what will ultimately result in the end of us all. It's supposed to be 'united we stand, divided we fall', yet to bad faith actors it's 'divided we stand, united we fall'.

[@Atrocities85]

Nothing about his shtick is "the truth." He's uninformed, he makes grandiose claims not supported, he parrots untruthful things that even the alleged "health ministry" finally admits aren't accurate numbers at all. And he keeps saying them repeadly.

[@ianwatson3315]

i work and live in the middle east, I work and live amongst muslims..I cannot stress enough how the welcome and friendship i have had with these people.

[@hasanmahmood30]

Thank you for your support.

[@Aleksamson]

Do you wear yamaka? Or a Star of David pendant around your neck?

[@Warhammer416]

​@@Aleksamsoneven if he did he would be welcomed. Muslims aren't racists like Zionists

[@hamazonuk]

I realise long time that Muslims are not the problem.

[@jamelb2230]

I find it so sad and frustrating that our people in the Middle East treat you as if you are something special I wish our people where not that dumb ignorant simple minded people who always becoming floormats for western foreigners in their own countries this is so frustrating 😮😮😮😮😮

[@JP-xd6fm]

Poor man, he is really depressed by what's going on, understandable. We need to force our goverments to stop Israel and put their goverment behind bars *ASAP*

[@Adamroable]

Lots of people feel this way. Among many things, we saw the complete disasters in Iraq and Afghanistan, and then a democratic president allowed us to support this inhumanity in Gaza. 🎉

[@etiennebunbury1285]

Poor man Poor huMANity He’s not an island on his own Silly comment

[@user-yo5sh5ec8i]

His Egyptian countrymen have closed their border, leaving the Palestinians to their fate.

[@echoe4806]

@@user-yo5sh5ec8iExactly.He never talked about that.

[@FTT206]

I have not heard any jokes about Hamas. They living in luxury hotels while giving order to massacre women and children.

[@MIXVP-ue8ge]

Respect for both, Bassem and Krishnan

[@shomulder6854]

Thanks for featuring this brave Man Channel 4! ❤️🤘👍👌👋

[@shem4753]

All respect to this man.

[@tedmusson5179]

At 81 I can only dream about having the class of Bassem.

[@robr3512]

ask bassem why we take our shoes off at airports

[@salsadublin7200]

Well done channel 4.. SkyNews and BBC should get some lectures on integrity, fairness, honesty, compassion, a voice for the voiceless, stateless and powerless..

[@hasanmahmood30]

BBC, CNN, SKY NEWS are licking their masters shoe. FREEDOM OF LICKING 🤣

[@ashbody3499]

Absolutely. Well said.

[@monicalarrarte7664]

👏🏻👏🏻

[@stevefrompolaca2403]

if it made any difference would they braodcast this? as the man said, people don't really care. MSM virtue signaling to maintain the staus quo.

[@shsh-he5qg]

👍👏

[@Rini1909]

This was a really good interview. I was worried before I started to watch it but I am glad I did. Thank you CH4 for inviting Bassem

[@syedtahasyedabdullah5642]

i don’t think talking about the conflict is futile, we all played a role even how small…the truth will always prevail

[@franklinnash]

Perhaps one of our most eloquent speakers. The human race needs more people like Bassam Yousef.

[@dani-ks9cg]

Bassem should go tell his government in Egypt to stop locking the Gazans to death and open the Rafah border

[@HotEye]

His government traitors they with Israel..... and don't forget that they dictators ... he should speak with USA government ​@@dani-ks9cg

[@amanyhossam5437]

He did if you actually cared to listen! A big part of what he said was criticising the Egyptian and all Arab regimes ​@@dani-ks9cg

[@m57-ux3ng]

When you learn Arabic, you unlock new areas in your brain.

[@morpheous7]

@@dani-ks9cg what and facilitate ethnic clensing for Zionist occupation

[@Theodisc]

He lives up to his name: Bassem - 'the smiling one' in Arabic. 💙

[@basherbasia4451]

Beautiful...

[@marjendemhare5892]

The smile of pain is clear.

[@LazarusStr]

This was a great interview. He answered truthfully and intellectually. He also stood his ground about HIS perspective and position. He is someone who should have a seat at the table to call BS 👉🏾 when its heard because he would give the floor perspectives but will be real about the ulterior motive underlining it. ❤ Loved this convo 😊

[@shyft09]

my god, great work keeping this interview on track 💥 that was a tough one

[@youcantpredictthat]

Channel 4 was the only UK based mainstream media that actually reported what they saw and not what IDF told them to see.

[@hasanmahmood30]

Respect

[@Sim-to9ow]

Channel 4 is sympathetic to Hamas n anti-Jews/Israel. No credibility when mouthing Hamas propaganda. Ameen.

[@wbafc1231]

Not sure about that.

[@damianreid2452]

​@@wbafc1231Not perfect but they come closer than most.

[@juliewake4585]

Yes indeed. They’re continuing to do this.

[@shouqatshaikh2822]

Bassems Clarity is amazing, it just shows how neutered we have become.

[@BarcaHannibal]

It shows your prejudice. You only see his "clarity" because you agree with him.

[@fukpoeslaw3613]

​@@BarcaHannibalhe looks like a wolf in sheep clothes. Let him criticise his own culture, cause *that's* the real problem in the middle east. (and in lots of the rest of the world)

[@amgadtawfik7534]

@@BarcaHannibal how is it hard for anyone to agree with someone who just wants the killing to stop? You show your prejudice when you want more innocent people to die

[@BarcaHannibal]

@@amgadtawfik7534 I never mentioned this conflict. It was just a matter of philosophy and how biased our views are. Regardless of topic if you say one side has the "clarity" its prejudice. Theres no way in a matter this complicated a comedian could have "clarity". Not only him but anybody

[@unicorn_sparkles_8945]

@@BarcaHannibal So what's unclear to you? How many more people should die from starvation and bombing? Please share with us what you're struggling with.

[@rh8219]

Thank you, Ch4 and Krishnan, for much respect

[@____________________K]

He right, it doesn't matter anymore. We just can pray....

[@shummeluddin]

If the Gaza war stops today, you know what's the worst thing that can happen. People will congratulate and praise Isreal for stopping the war now instead of holding it accountable for the last six months. that's the scary part.

[@brendasmart553]

Yes the truth is scary as his theory is already obvious playing out. Sad wrong heartbreaking

[@ChrisAlbertH47]

We can't allow them to get away with this unscathed. Whatever they do going forward will not absolve them from what they've already done.

[@thisisone9529]

That's the worst thing? What if people don't congratulate them, a two-state solution is reached, yet the war rages on, considering the Palestinian position is that the whole of Israel is a settlement, but now they have a lot more ability to bring in weapons with greater strength and it breaks out into a much larger conflict? Would that not be worse than what you proposed? What if they are congratulated after Hamas is routed, Palestinians reject to continue these types actions, they elect a peaceful group that uses all the aid given to it to build infrastructure for Gazans and the next 20 years are peaceful as opposed to the last 20 years? Would that still be the worst thing, in your view?

[@thisisone9529]

@@brendasmart553 what it seems you're advocating for isn't peace but vengeance. Am I reading you correctly?

[@crusader8308]

Hamas is responsible for the war starting. Get it straight.

[@hayleyanna2625]

Very impressed with this man. He speaks truths which makes many people feel very uncomfortable. Tough. We are living in extremely dark times and so many are suffering.

[@dani-ks9cg]

Bassem should go tell his government in Egypt to stop locking the Gazans to death and open the Rafah border

[@irtazaazam2573]

​@dani-ks9cg Why should Egypt pay for Israel's invasion? Israel as the occupying power is responsible for taking care of civilians. Unless you just want Gazans to be kicked out to Egypt because you wanna ethnically cleanse Gaza.

[@dani-ks9cg]

@@irtazaazam2573 First, the weapons in Gaza were smuggled to Gaza through EGYPT, so they are accountable. Second, there has been no "occupation" in Gaza since 2005. Third, go learn history. Your lack of knowledge of the region is embarrassing

[@irtazaazam2573]

@dani-ks9cg got evidence of that? And even if they did that is not how international law works.

[@sweetra07]

I agree with him in a way. When I was younger, I thought the world could change but as I'm getting older, I don't believe it will unless a miracle happens.

[@RM-ku8xf]

Worst part, we know the world will change, BUT FOR THE WORSE!

[@marlons488]

Wow, as an Englishman, I say he makes so much sense

[@vjtm7061]

As an Englishman, you're a clown. Your country is being taken over by these liars. Enjoy.

[@MasterOfInfinity]

Two honest, relatable and likable people trying to navigate through this complex geopolitical mess. This is what we need.

[@faebalina7786]

It’s really not Complex

[@dani-ks9cg]

Bassem should go tell his government in Egypt to stop locking the Gazans to death and open the Rafah border

[@sufmeister786]

@@dani-ks9cgwhat are you on about?? The same country he had to flee from in order to not get locked up. Did you even listen to the interview??

[@Antrunu]

​@@dani-ks9cg Are you advocating ethnic cleansing?

[@drorpeled6938]

babies murdered in their crib by Hamas is not the same as Hamas fighters putting babies as a human shield

[@natalieharman9723]

So grateful for Bassem Youssef and his wisdom and clarify!

[@johnmcdonald828]

What a great guest. And completely spot on about how it doesn’t matter what we do. The killing goes on. It’s the people in power who need to do something.

[@airtale8725]

Like the hamas leaders who started all this? Or the Qataris who host them? Or all the islamist dictators who fuel this while refusing to accept immigrants, are perpetually in wars, and eternally spew hate-speech and dogmatically say that nonbelievers should be exterminated? No obviously not, secular democratic countries should solve everyone's bullshit all the time and be sanctioned if they fail to resolve things. People's attitude is fucking retarded on this topic. APPEASING WARMONGER DICTATORS AND MILITIAS AND BEING AGAINST SELF-DEFENSE WON'T BRING PEACE

[@OzyMandias13]

“It’s the people in power who need to do something” …*IF they want anything to change.

[@FarooqM-wx5ms]

People in power will never change till they are forced to. And you can force them many ways.

[@clairefrancis7696]

Thank you Bassem. We have a similar electoral problem in the U.K.. Our leaders on both sides serve their donors and the establishment not the people. Both sides have supported genocide and the one leader who would never have done so, and who has been on the right side of history throughout his career, was removed partly because he did not agree that criticising Israeli policy is antisemitism, is being persecuted and vilified and kept out of the party he nearly won the election for. What to do?

[@Hartley_Hare]

That wasn't why he was accused of anti-Semitism.

[@HaggardPillockHD]

​@@Hartley_Hare you talking about Corbyn?

[@Hartley_Hare]

@@HaggardPillockHD Also known as 'Magic Grandpa'.

[@semsemeini7905]

Check the definition of genocide and read the Hamas Charter which is no different than Mein Kampf. If Israel has committed genocide then every country that has ever gone to war is guilty of genocide.

[@clairefrancis7696]

@@Hartley_Hare Why was it?

[@carolinemason2747]

Love your honesty and you are so right, this double standard is evil. The U.S. government is no longer just a disappointment but an embarrassment to us. I pray for the people of Gaza. I pray for peace and recovery. My heart goes out to the families of Gaza.

[@ezequielvega3120]

A Man like him is needed.

[@melwawi1]

This is an extraordinary interview where the host is very respectful and gave Bassem his fair time and platform.

[@dani-ks9cg]

Bassem should go tell his government in Egypt to stop locking the Gazans to death and open the Rafah border

[@naimrosely1800]

​@@dani-ks9cg that's it! The other day my neighbour said that they are camping on my lawn so I let them. Yesterday they are not having enough space so they start living in my garage even without my permission. This morning they claimed my house is theirs and I should not be there. Now my other neighbour would not let me into their house even though my house is now occupied. Nonsense isn't it? Someone should tell my other neighbour that I have right to be on their lawn also.

[@light7867]

@@dani-ks9cgthey don’t listen to the Egyptian people they listen to those who trained them and facilitate their power!

[@dani-ks9cg]

@@light7867 Then the WORLD should demand it. BOYCOTT EGYPT

[@dani-ks9cg]

@@naimrosely1800 Good description of Islam. Go learn the history of the region. There was a Jewish presence in this land before ANY Arab arrived there to steal JEWISH LAND

[@dinaramadan3416]

"Whatever happened on 7th Oct does not justify all of this". Yes. He is right.

[@sweney04213_]

what if it was one of your close ones at that music festival?? he said antisemitic lost its meaning but he forgets that if you are called islamophobe things can get very worse for you

[@BenDavies-on4hr]

@@sweney04213_what that supposed to mean lol? Nonsense

[@HFH86]

@@sweney04213_ So are you justifying the killing of over 12000 children for what happened on Oct 7?

[@saffynba]

​@@sweney04213_ Most likely the IDF killed your closed one. There is proof you know.

[@whoistherealmonster4939]

@@sweney04213_ How can Bassem be Anit-Semitic when he IS Semite , do you know what that term even mean I see it thrown always . Pretty sad tbh...

[@Adam-K4]

It was a great conversation. It was important that Bassem showed frustration

[@jaimee842]

Youssef is so truthful regarding this whole thing about the Israelites. Great guy.