Comedian Bassem Youssef No-Holds-Barred On Middle East Turmoil And Media Manipulation

[@chriscuomo]

How can we balance political interests with humanitarian concerns in situations like the Middle East crisis?

[@dugumash]

It starts with discussions like this one.

[@minniemaklingham4255]

Worry about your own country 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@sarahmhosni]

May be I am too idealistic but if humanitarian concerns conflict our political interests then it’s time to revisit them! That would be the smart thing to do even from a practical perspective. The US is gaining nothing but hatred by this unconditional support for Israel and it breaks my heart coz I love American people so much .. good heart good intentions but the Middle East (and now the whole world ) only see ugly politics and it is creation traumatized generations

[@IdrisAhmad-ez7wm]

Maybe having transparent leaders to explain mitigating conspiratorial thoughts. Stop investing in regimes that are deemed terrorists like the Taliban and countries like Pakistan would be a start

[@user-nuzha123]

Treat others like you deserve to be treated 🙏

[@kenaleimacwilliam3842]

As a Christian, Republican, trump supporter-since October 7th I have lost faith in identity politics. I don’t care if you’re left, right, middle, trump or not, Christian or not-this is evil. What Israel and the US is doing to the Palestinians, to Gaza-the ethnic cleansing, the genocide, it’s downright evil. I am disgusted in how many are still brainwashed by Zionists and their ideology. I really see things in such a different light-I look at aipac as the biggest contender on how our country operates. In a small way, thank you Gaza, the Palestinians, and thank you Bassem for waking so many of us Americans up to the evils of it all. #freegaza #freepalestine

[@shooster5884]

I agree with you. I also think it is very important that in all conversation we do not refer to the Zionists in Israel as ' the Jews'. Zionists are Jews with a very specific ideology but they are NOT all Jews.. I don't believe that the average mainstream media listener and viewer understand that VERY important difference. Being opposed to Zionism is not in any way being anti-Semitic .

[@GODOURSALVATION.]

You're not a Christian, islam is the problem and you're lying about being Christian. Christians all over the world are being massacred by islamist, the world is fed up of Muslims, uk gave refuge to so many Muslim migrants and now they don't know what to do with them.

[@GODOURSALVATION.]

Who is basseum waking up with his false propoganda bs, he's talking for hamas, jews were attacked, not Muslims, ask hamas to surrender and release hostages.

[@Guided7]

God bless you for speaking up the truth

[@AKAlex66]

Thank you!!

[@alimazen6833]

For someone who didn’t know much about this conflict Bassem really opened my eyes!!

[@hivona]

Thank you for being willing to be open

[@Cash_Drizzy]

watch his interviews on Pier Morgan and patrick bet david. he also doesnt repeat himself so you'll learn something new in every intreview

[@slcinaus]

Follow @thegrayzone they are independent journalists who cover American politics and the Gaza assault quite well. They are Jewish also.

[@slcinaus]

(On KZbin)

[@saranigri1367]

People like you can be manipulated by someone like Bassam, which is a brilliant manipulator and a liar just when I thought there was a limit to stupidity

[@basicguywholikesdarwin7031]

We live in a world where comedians make more sense than politicians

[@tiasljuka05]

Amen

[@ayuparpe1580]

He was a doctor before he became a comedian

[@abbien7065]

Absolutely, Don't u remember the honesty & genius of a George Carlin ?!!

[@Lurch685]

Comedians have always been the truth tellers of society.

[@meruaj8646]

So true 👍 ❤

[@2fvnk]

Who here came for Bassem? Good job Chris. New fan.

[@deborahbergman3566]

...for sure.... and def not the meat head loser in the interview w/ him

[@merrychristmas40]

Me I came for Bassam His appearance on Piers Morgan made him famous in America

[@zirak93-2]

@@merrychristmas40 Oh yea, we all are in for that.

[@sam_az187]

Pretty sure Bassem is exhausted by these hosts who feign ignorance on such issues when the truth is out there plain, simple and obvious but I also understand why he needs to be on such shows. Good job Bassem.

[@tennaj1367]

Oh absolutely! Can you imagine trying to explain the most basic human rights to people who ACT like they don't understand what you're talking about! . 🤯 I find it so strange how our country has a history of ridiculing those who honestly seek the best of all of us just like Bernie Sanders would have been an all-time great president but the powers that be in the establishment basically made sure that wouldn't happen.

[@freewannabe]

Exactly!

[@Brianbeesandbikes]

It baffles the mind these sad truths: “It’s easier to fool people than it is to convince them that they have been fooled.” Mark Twain "Is difficult to get a person to understand something when their salary [or social acceptance] depends on not understanding it." Upton Sinclair “Under a tyranny, most friends are a liability. One quarter of them turn “reasonable” and become your enemies, one quarter are afraid to speak, and one quarter are killed and you die with them. But the blessed final quarter keeps you alive.” Sinclair Lewis

[@user-nm5ep3rj7o]

He is not educating. He is misleading people. He is a Hamas propagandist and almost every word out of his mouth is a false narrative. He is just very good at putting it across. The helicopters, the rape, the "children" (17 years old terrorists ) who were released this is straight out of the Hamas narrative. Go to fact check sites and see for yourself.

[@7625e]

Oh he loves it

[@Zaga33]

Anybody who criticizes Bassem is scared from him because he speaks truth!!!!

[@robertjones6419]

I'm not scraed. He's an idiot. Also, not even a comedian.

[@DavidLucasBell]

all these tired white men, who have nothing to say but have been given such large platforms (and literally stretch themselves out on their couches) are completely flattened by intellects like Bassem.

[@jonnymcgrath4816]

💯

[@joankelly5625]

You don't have to listen to anyone to make a point. Start reading all the books of these facts and statistics. It's better to say the written truth than to say what someone else says and tell them what book you read because when you say someone said this or someone said that, they have a tendancy not to believe you or that it is just gossip. Facts are facts and are indisputable and when you have the rhetoric to back up your facts you can pass on the knowledge. You need to know ALL the history. Bassem is easy to listen to and has the facts. He lived through most of the historical events and he also is well read.

[@futurediva7200]

Israel they do something and they put it on you and blame you 😂😂😂😂 so true Zionist tactic i have noticed that very long years on them ,like they are Tero and they say Palestine are Tero 😂 , Palestine need to deffend them self and they say Israel have the right to deffend them selfs 😂 ,Palrstine is victim they say we are Victims 😂, trust me its the begining of the end of Israel ...

[@ndea2005]

Youssef is 💯 correct. I respect and admire him!

[@safuwanfauzi5014]

Israel flag tell alot, 2 river, nile and euphrates they dream to take the land, they always want south Lebanon especially old city like sidon, tyre, beirut etc

[@GODOURSALVATION.]

He's a liar😊

[@heartfeltteaching]

@@GODOURSALVATION.What did he say that’s untrue?

[@user-nm5ep3rj7o]

He is not educating. He is misleading people. He is a Hamas propagandist and almost every word out of his mouth is a false narrative. He is just very good at putting it across. The helicopters, the rape, the "children" (17 years old terrorists ) who were released this is straight out of the Hamas narrative. Go to fact check sites and see for yourself.

[@ree5403]

@@GODOURSALVATION.feel sorry for you

[@asmaobaid4977]

Best guest thank you for inviting him❤

[@Me-tb8rs]

It's really sad that Bassem has to explain something that is so painfully simplistic and obvious.

[@paulheydarian1281]

That's because the average schmuck in the Anglo-Sphere ain't too bright. That's probably by design. 😮

[@freewannabe]

This!!

[@delphidg1753]

exactly. Cuomo's indifference is stark

[@ImANiceGamer]

You must be not living in America, people here have no clue it's sad , most think it started on Oct 7 , most of them believed the 40 beheaded baby's .

[@fatimabhyat4337]

We non whites living in South Africa 🇿🇦 understand fully the politics of apartheid. The situation in Palestine is far worse than it ever was in South Africa. Please save Gaza save Palestine save our humanity🇵🇸💕🙏

[@MM-qg5xh]

Thank you so much! We love you, appreciate you, and respect you for what you have done for Palestine! We are forever grateful!

[@deen7420]

The Apartheid Police did to Africans what the Occupied Police are doing to Palest1n1ans. There were levels of oppression among the races in South Africa. Unfortunately.

[@patrick707100]

Are you insane. South Africa is the most racist, corrupt, crime ridden nation. Africa in general is racist, corrupt criminal area with some tweet civil war raging at this minute.

[@GODOURSALVATION.]

Jews are not whites, they are indigenous, they were there before the birth if islam. Your prophets were jews, David, Solomon, Jesus, and others, stop the bs, if you don't believe, check their DNA. This according to your koran is their land.

[@Faiez-rh1gm]

Hundreds time worser

[@suadacee8953]

Thank you Bassam for speaking the truth and sounding so intelligent. You bring up valid points on Israeli US history. How can we still call them allies? Spot on as well on the Democratic Party. Definitely not voting for Biden administration.

[@safuwanfauzi5014]

US support Israel do not do any benefit for US for today and future, no in economy, politic and relation, why piss 2 billion Muslim by support Israel genocide and ethnic cleansing of Palestinian.

[@kaapstader]

Anyone who doesn't do research on what Youssef says is being intellectually lazy. Here's a quick example - in his 2 hour interview with Piers Morgan, he showed a "Fatah poster" which he said was from the 1960s ... It looked like a hippie peace poster. Problem is it had nothing to do with the official Fatah movement, but it was a poster some ex-Fatah member living in Australia designed in the 1980s ... The more you dig into his words, the more you realize he's twisting history quite actively to suit his agenda. Considering what pew surveys say about anti-semitism in the land he grew up in, it's not surprising he's got such a warped view in Jews, Israel and anything relating to the land of his wife's family.

[@suadacee8953]

@@kaapstader what is his agenda? To end genocide?!?

[@kaapstader]

@@suadacee8953 I don't know what his agenda his - he'll state one thing, ask yourself ... When he distorts events (again check the 2 hour interview with Piers - accurately portraying Jewish history in Christian Europe for example, while ignoring the many issues Jews faced as Dhimmi in the MENA region - or ignoring what djeza tax is, as per Koranic law) or outright lies (one simple example I already gave you), what could his agenda be? I'm not fussed what it is - truth is truth, regardless who speaks it.

[@AndersLiljeblad]

@@suadacee8953 Regarding his mention of genocide, on a different podcast, he claimed that Palestinians have never used the term before October 7. This is demonstrably false, and highlights a pattern of spreading misinformation without regard for the issue's sensitivity. If the concept of genocide wasn't relevant before October 7, there wouldn't be a need to address it. Bassam's ability to confidently present falsehoods is very telling of his manipulative tactics. His agenda is difficult to understand, though; despite his frequent falsehoods, he rarely proposes solutions beyond a vague call for peace that seemingly implies preserving the status quo.

[@aviavi4717]

Chris has earned my respect for finally having the courage to interview someone from the other side of the narrative . Finally , an honest and refreshing conversation is what’s been lacking . I’m a new fan of Bassem Yousef and a new fan of Chris Cuomo. Fantastic interview!!

[@Hard-Core-Gaming]

Me too

[@chereengamal6715]

Same. Started watching Chris after this interview.

[@MJ-cl1dm]

Chris has to be careful with Bassem. Truth and facts of history are on Bassem's side and he employs it effectively.

[@GG-uz8us]

Mine too. He is a real median.

[@alvodin6197]

Courageous? He is lying through his teeth and does it without flinching once. C'mon, that's not courageous ñ, that's just a patriot puppy regurgitating how America needs to support genocide, lest we lose control over the region. Which we have no fucking business meddling with.

[@Dr.YasserYoussef]

America needs more educated citizens like Bassem.

[@simmydafinessa8017]

Im just as educated

[@Yasser.Osman.A.Z.]

​@@simmydafinessa8017I doubt it

[@MrTeks79]

@@simmydafinessa8017 Problem solved then. Thank you Sir!

[@MA-ti5we]

🇵🇸 We are human beings who deserve to live and we want a stable country that supports peace in the world. Most people live seventy years before passing away. We call and want a state on the 1967 borders, knowing that the world recognizes these borders, except for Israel. Do the children who were killed know that they live in Palestine, or do they know nothing of the world except the embrace of their mothers? Israeli greed has become frightening and threatens the entire region🤮

[@moodyavocado5613]

Bassem deserves an intellectual equal.

[@CHIPIONES]

I just love Bassem. He is intelligent and has a big heart. What more can you ask for? Free Palestine

[@cinder-nu3pk]

Beautiful blue eyes

[@angiea578]

He’s funny 😊

[@marcellogenesi6390]

Neither of them knows the real truth, and neither do any body else, all i can believe is the short video shot by someone ,showing terrorist breaking through shouting not free Palestine but HALLAH AKBAR, they did not appear to be patriots, but Muslim extremist capable of anything

[@GODOURSALVATION.]

Big hurt, no big bullshit.

[@michaelkelly144]

Fool's words. You do not live there. You do not obviously know anyone who lives in Israel and you have never been there. His anti-Israeli attitude is simply not based on truth or history.

[@conniedean3787]

The Doctors and Nurses without Borders in GAZA are SAINTS 🙏

[@americafirst834]

Lets pray the IDF doesnt attack them

[@Mikehartman4747]

@@americafirst834they wont

[@conniedean3787]

@@Mikehartman4747 they already have 😥

[@mollify72]

@@ahlamali3512 Dr Amira is a rock star

[@nartron3000]

As someone who voted for trump and considered himself "Ultra MAGA", I STAND WITH THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE AND A FREE PALESTINE! This has nothing to do with left or right. This has to do with whether or not you have a heart.

[@SummerQaddumi]

❤🇵🇸🙏

[@ingeholmes9923]

It has to with right or wrong. Not only of Israel, but all those who support Apartheid and Genocide with weapons, billions of $ and lies. When former President Carter wrote about this in his book he was attacked and efforts made to ban hid book. But he foresaw such an outcome and many Americans are finally catching up with the fact that they have been bamboozled for decades. This is a test not just for the US, but a chance to see the lenghs to which criminal gangs will go to hide ‘the ball’ and to punish those who discover the facts at last.

[@ingeholmes9923]

Chris Cuomo, good job so far, but you need more guts to really call a spade a spade. Either it is - or isn’t!

[@kadnero4423]

Spot on

[@TratUsYT]

Likewise. I’m MAGA all the way but it’s horrible that Trump said what he said about AIPAC and that Israel needs to be an even bigger influence on our politicians. I was like WTF?

[@md.muzahidulislamsamrat8037]

No apartheid has a right to exist, period.

[@adechapman.1132]

Absolutely!

[@samara6041]

💯💯💯

[@Yasser.Osman.A.Z.]

They won't, I very much believe isrhell will set a new record in countries' lifetime. It's been less than 100 years. I do believe they won't make it for 100 more.

[@johnaweiss]

So you oppose the apartheid and lack of religious freedom in Muslims countries?

[@jigsaw2253]

@@johnaweissstraw man argument

[@LELOOSHIAN]

Bassem is just too good. He definitely deserves a platform . Thank you Chris Como for having seen this man’s talent, heart and soul.

[@neasa4222]

Chris I am a white Irish woman living in Ireland, I have a affinity with people who are oppressed because I am human being.

[@brahmaistrash.indiaisatoil5292]

It's also because you guys were also oppressed by the British people

[@maltouch]

God bless Ireland … Ireland free

[@isthatyouyeah48]

The Irish people are the absolute greatest. The highest love and respect to you all

[@pheonixd2]

I am Indian and know the atrocities committed by the Empire on Irish ppl...it's good so see Irish ppl show solidarity with Palestine...sadly that's not the case with many ppl in India

[@LoyalOpposition]

I noticed decades of Irish/Palestinian brotherhood, and also sharing the surname, "Sheehan"

[@yasedky]

First real interview between two with different perspectives YET with complete respect and care ... Thank you both

[@elisma3537]

It is a feeling between frustration and satisfaction, all my life I have believed that Israel is the light in the darkness and in just 3 months I have learned so much that it is difficult to accept how we have been blind for so long.

[@saphire2214]

It's not your fault, it was all by design. The media has done a great job by feeding Israeli propaganda to us for decades. I'd recommend watching a great documentary that breaks this down beautifully here on KZbin called “The Occupation of the American Mind”. Really eye-opening.

[@SA77Notts]

You're 'woke' ❤

[@exoticreload9493]

youre wake up from long sleep congratulation take the red pill accept the truth and fight for justice !!!!

[@mtsheikh1147]

Congrats on making it out the hole. Respect

[@mytrahana]

welcome back to reality bro

[@Dignity-rf1bc]

"Chosen by who, who promised the land to you? your god is not my god" spot on!!!

[@abrarak97]

I love Bassem. He’s so educated and well mannered. I appreciate you Chris for hosting such an important voice. Since the media is over flooded with propaganda against the Middle East, Bassem eloquent breaks down lies told about the Middle East.

[@user-nm5ep3rj7o]

He is a Hamas propagandist and almost every word out of his mouth is a false narrative. He is just very good at putting it across. The helicopters, the rape, the "children" who were released this is straight out of the Hamas narrative. Go to fact check sites and see for yourself.

[@rayblox4859]

Chris is doing this for the sake of view. Chris is as dull as rock at the dark side of the ocean.

[@robertjones6419]

"educated"????? 🤣

[@leilaabdelmeguid3977]

​@@robertjones6419he's a cardiac surgeon🫀 so yeah I'd say he's educated. You're mad because he's not saying what you want him to say😡😡

[@briannec2016]

​@@robertjones6419 Yes, VERY educated.

[@alomafoster3666]

Thanks Bassem, laughter is the best medicine.

[@keaneofcomedy]

"You don't beat an idea by destroying the people who believe the idea. You destroy it with a better idea."

[@dritonaliu5611]

I agree. But these people dont want better Ideas. They want those people gone. Period.. f zionism.

[@GODOURSALVATION.]

Applies, unless you're dealing with radicalized jihaadis who have been on a diet of hatred, violence and revenge.

[@TheJourneyOfMeMyselfAndI]

So true

[@ifrr8337]

Bassem has been consistently articulating history, current events and FACTS! He does so with clarity and ease. Thank you.❤️ 🇵🇸

[@falafelarereallygood]

A great representation of palestine’s cause, meanwhile israel has Noa tishby and debra messing 😂

[@vimp6260]

​@@falafelarereallygood😂 you are right

[@user-nm5ep3rj7o]

Can't believe you gave this Hamas propagandist a platform. Bassem is a wolf in sheeps clothing. He is misleading people. He is a Hamas propagandist and almost every word out of his mouth is a false narrative. He is just very good at putting it across. The helicopters, the rape, the "children" (17 years old terrorists ) who were released this is straight out of the Hamas narrative. Go to fact-check sites and see for yourself.

[@helenab7390]

Bassem is what a human being who is rounded looks like. Good heart,good soul. Good Brain.great show. Thanks Cuomo. Thank you Bassem.

[@user-nm5ep3rj7o]

He is a Hamas propagandist and almost every word out of his mouth is a false narrative. He is just very good at putting it across. The helicopters, the rape, the "children" who were released this is straight out of the Hamas narrative. Go to fact check sites and see for yourself.

[@extremeresponsibility]

WHY: The Islamic states need an enemy to justify their brutal treatment of their own people. This why they kill babies.

[@dannykahn7468]

I have become a more fierce and ardent fan and supporter ... Soldier of truth ... Of Bassem ... He is an absolute diamond. .. when it comes to eloquently answer and dispel the myth or false querries ... Just a masterclass

[@hinemoawetere5024]

I have so much respect for Bassem. There is an emotional attachment for him with what is going on in Gaza and yet he gives us a logical view of the issues. I am better educated by hearing his story rather than believing Israel propaganda.

[@ZoeRose13]

Bassem was stating facts!!

[@a.d.r9066]

He really wasnt at all

[@gheithali1627]

@@a.d.r9066what is it that he said was not a fact?

[@GODOURSALVATION.]

No he's a liar,and a typical jihaadi.

[@GODOURSALVATION.]

​@gheithali1627 he doesn't tell you why Israel had to use military force on the so called Palestinians/Muslims, it's because of repeated suicide bombings,bombs,and in general terrorism. There were no restrictions till.the Muslims started attacking jews. People could move freely. Pls check facts It will shock you Gazans are innocent kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIeTemh7lpqEn7ssi=4d9K4zFMFUSAOtwv

[@HMAAAz]

​@@a.d.r9066he wasn't on ur level. He's above of u

[@richardlu4195]

Bassem is brilliant. Piers Morgan and Ben Shapiro are kindergarten kids compared to him. Morgan and Shapiro want to cage Bassem. Como is right - it is a discussion, not an interview. There is no cut and thrust but views being exchanged. Perfectly OK to agree to disagree. What a brilliant conversation !

[@wintahabtom9894]

Bassam is educated, intellectual and medical doctor heart specialist. He is very knowledgeable about Israel’s myth and about Palestinian historical facts.

[@kellypope9682]

I will say tho…. Bassem has a breath of knowledge and understanding that Como just doesn’t. And Como can’t seem to grasp that the problem is 75 yrs old…. Not just 4 months. I don’t get how humans think that it is ok for Israel to have a knee jerk reaction to revenge and yet refused to acknowledged that Palestinians do too. And Palestinians have tried many different measures to be free and getting rights. Great march return 2018 was a peaceful protest with no weapons just humans marching and Israel shot at them. Shot journalists and disabled who cannot run. And they have been tortured and subjugated to brutality for decades. The dehumanization of Palestinians is quite unbelievable. And needs to be acknowledged. The killing has to stop. The occupation has to stop. The kidnapping of humans has to stop. The brutality has to stop. The control of everything in Palestine has to stop. The settlements have to stop. And like it or not… Israel is the one who has to stop this. And then everyone will be able to heal and rebuild. Everyone should have a shot at a decent living and freedom. No one should earn their freedom at the expense of others. Every Israel is currently living free at the expense of Palestinians. Knowingly and unknowingly. The world needs today to stand up for Palestine to make it better.

[@EasyAnatomy]

Excellent interview. Kudos to Bassem again and again for speaking the truth.

[@atieh3000]

I can sit and listen to Bassem talk for hours and hours. Thanks for bringing him …

[@user-nm5ep3rj7o]

He is a Hamas propagandist and almost every word out of his mouth is a false narrative. He is just very good at putting it across. The helicopters, the rape, the "children" who were released this is straight out of the Hamas narrative. Go to fact check sites and see for yourself.

[@extremeresponsibility]

WHY: The Islamic states need an enemy to justify their brutal treatment of their own people. This why they kill babies.

[@upendasana7857]

AS a Jewish person I am so thankful to Bassam,I feel like he understands the best about what it really means to be Jewish and Jewish culture and identity and would do more standing up against anti-semetism than any supporter of Israel or zionism.

[@joankelly5625]

Don't confuse anti-semitism with anti-zionism.

[@mot9769]

I need to say that the majority of Muslims grew up learning and constantly being taught about the difference between Judaism and Zionism. When a Muslim believer hears the word "Jewish" they only think of a fellow human believer but when a Muslim hears the word "Zionism" they think of INJUSTICE and THEAFT!

[@theoBaba773]

Why r u Jewish tho? Why?

[@mikah9289]

No confusion at all. I think @upendasana7857 made it clear enough

[@mot9769]

I can't believe KZbin keep deleting my comments

[@user-ey9pj8fc2i]

Thank you Youssef for being our voice 🙏

[@GODOURSALVATION.]

Voice of bs and lies 😊

[@user-ey9pj8fc2i]

@@GODOURSALVATION. said the biggest liars on earth 😏

[@believerone8495]

Ameen!!

[@abujaforsiddik6606]

​@@user-ey9pj8fc2ilies? Please enlighten us.

[@abujaforsiddik6606]

​@@GODOURSALVATION.Lies? Please enlighten us

[@hawa3087]

I always enjoy watching Bassem he’s just an amazing intelligent unique individual who speaks the truth and never biased. I pray that you are always in good health and successful and praying for ur families safety 🤲 Aameen ❤

[@ElsjeMassyn]

Bassem - love you man!! Youre a decent respectful human being

[@sambaxrock]

Chris is trying to bail out isahell so bad throwing all arguments against the wall but Bassem is so well informed and fact based that makes impossible to ignore the obvious: no justice, no peace.

[@user-nm5ep3rj7o]

He is not educating. He is misleading people. He is a Hamas propagandist and almost every word out of his mouth is a false narrative. He is just very good at putting it across. The helicopters, the rape, the "children" (17 years old terrorists ) who were released this is straight out of the Hamas narrative. Go to fact check sites and see for yourself.

[@orchoose]

I wish he would be interviewed by someone at his intellectual level at least once.

[@kellypope9682]

Bassem is too intelligent … too savvy… too well informed and I loved listening to him talked.

[@amalabdallah8481]

​@orchoose who is intelligent enough, who is not bought, and is not afraid to lose their job in the media

[@Lasft_CS]

Exactly!! He’s just waiting to pounce in to defend Israel in any way he can without even trying to understand the points Bassem is trying to make.

[@konakaucoffee1496]

Bassem is awesome! God bless.

[@MeshachMeshach-p8y]

Thank you Bassem for enlightening the world about the Middle East.🙏🙏🙏

[@አዲስአለም-ጰ3ተ]

It’s eye opening thank you for both of you Free free Palestine 🇵🇸

[@lamooshasoon6260]

FREE PALESTINE 🇵🇸✌️🇵🇸✌️🇵🇸

[@Mutawa95]

Bassem is speaking the truth.

[@dueycarter1583]

Bassem Youseff is a brilliant mind and an eloquent voice that expresses a truth that many choose not to hear.

[@asdawgs6870]

Not to say I believe he’s not intelligent, but he sees it through the lens of the Arab world, the opposite of West media. That truth makes people who disagree with the western world see him as the smartest man alive.

[@Lmeza-2121]

That dude literally uses the "I cant be anti-Semitic because I am Semitic" argument lmao

[@SaraSara-ti6ex]

Bassem, you are loved by the millions!!!

[@ValerieBates-hw8ty]

Bassem has done a great job in educating people about the Palestinians struggle. I wish we had politicians of such intellect and compassion. Chris thanks for bringing him on your show.

[@Just_logic]

Take the donation away from the politicians and they will all, all of a sudden find their morality

[@IcuTapIcu]

That's the Job of politicians is to Swallow all you're morals, Lie again and again, And even if the people hate you you're the one in power so they practically can't do anything except express their opinions, which will fall on deaf ears.

[@user-nm5ep3rj7o]

He is not educating. He is misleading people. He is a Hamas propagandist and almost every word out of his mouth is a false narrative. He is just very good at putting it across. The helicopters, the rape, the "children" who were released this is straight out of the Hamas narrative. Go to fact check sites and see for yourself.

[@extremeresponsibility]

WHY: The Islamic states need an enemy to justify their brutal treatment of their own people. This why they kill babies.

[@soumayabenser9796]

I would love to see a special of Bassem Youssef on Netflix, don’t you agree?

[@user-bi5rx4hx5p]

Chris, I appreciate you bringing someone who can speak up for the Palestinian cause, but there was a moment in this where you, Chris, stated what Trump said about islam hates America, or that the majority of Arabs/muslims celebrate American loss was so untrue and insulting. And bassem shouldn’t have let that slide. I understand trying to have an open civil dialogue, but misinformation like that fuels hate, and we need to do better

[@onlycoolones5028]

I completely agree because they were showing videos of them celebrating, but it was something different because the time zone difference explained it.

[@Lisey1]

The propaganda of lies and narrative by Israel is absolutely evil. Israel has been terrorising the Palestinians for decades. Como keeps trying to subtly justify the atrocities. Israel is a Terrorist state. Thè killing of innocent children and imprisoning of children and young people in the west bank is not mentioned by the press. Before Oct 7th, no one was talking about the open prison and the suffering of the Palestinians. You don't see the press covering these stories because people have been made to think that Arabs are not humans. US is hated across the world because of their behaviour and wars they illegally carried out.

[@margaretross7187]

I thought the same.

[@Thelegend69659]

Jews spread those videos

[@canolli9602]

Idk where he came up with ‘majority of Arab Muslims’ Did he count them ? Such ignorance

[@Basbusa55551]

Awesome show Chris! Thank you for bringing Bassem on your platform to share an often silenced, but crucial and meaningful perspective.

[@pasokerma1115]

Good job Bassem! As always you are spot on!

[@elkiwiyellow1]

Thank you for inviting Bassem Youssef, he is amazing. Best regards from Switzerland

[@reyimiani9905]

Every time I listen to Bassam Yusuf, it opens my ears and my eyes more and more what an informative man Kudo to both him and Chris

[@danidavino8275]

Bassem is so hilarious and so knowledgeable which I can literally vote him for the next presidential term.

[@JohnBosco.1308]

First one here with you Chris. Bassem is right on the money.

[@fatimamasud3870]

Once again thank you Basem. “You feed the radicals by being unjust”. That resonated with me. It’s the blatant injustice that’s driving even moderates like me crazy.

[@rebeccadent464]

Excellent interview. Wish I had Bassem's memory! Free Palestine.

[@mazaahmed9325]

Bassem is so brilliant, I checked Brian guy who has no legs wearing IDF uniform....

[@rashahassan7626]

He has a studious brain..

[@koblamark1]

Googled his quotes from Ben Gurion, pretty much spot on! He's has a very good memory

[@ramonserna8089]

Thank you for giving spotlight to Basem. He is an important voice in today environment.

[@lynettesigamoney79]

Bassem Youssef never fails to deliver. Intelligent, humane person. Great interview Chris Cuomo.Look forward to this interaction again. 👍

[@CarmelaFava-dp1cp]

Hi Chris! Finally you have an amazing intelligent man on your show. Bassem Yousef is so eloquent and knowledgeable about the Middle East and Palestine. I was so sick of hearing the mainstream propaganda about Isreal & Palestine and what is really going on there. Thank you for presenting both sides!

[@user-nm5ep3rj7o]

Bassem is a wolf in sheeps clothing. He is misleading people. He is a Hamas propagandist and almost every word out of his mouth is a false narrative. He is just very good at putting it across. The helicopters, the rape, the "children" (17 years old terrorists ) who were released this is straight out of the Hamas narrative. Go to fact-check sites and see for yourself.

[@assiahamdane2723]

Yeahhhh Bassem is god sent!!!! Thank you & bravo Chris

[@mervateid5804]

So happy to hear you are still around. You are much better than CNN.

[@kcwalker46]

Very insightful interview. I really appreciated hearing Bassam’s pov. Thank you, Chris.

[@RosewiththornsRWT]

Mash'Allah. Youssef is always a breath of fresh air to listen to. 🇵🇸 FREE PALESTINE 🇵🇸

[@samiithjyl3273]

I came here for Baseem Yusuf.

[@khaledali6784]

This interview was truly captivating! Despite coming from completely different backgrounds and often disagreeing on various points, these two men engaged in a smooth and enriching conversation. It was a blessing to listen to them both. Thank you Chris ❤

[@Fromriver2seaE]

This will be the best piece you’d have done in 2024. Top 3 without a doubt ❤

[@AmrHussein1805]

Yes, I think so too

[@elainshubat7461]

Chris,Finally and it’s never too late to spread the truth about how the Palestinian people struggle in the west bank and Gaza 🥲🥲🥲thank you Bassem for always sharing the truth with everyone and I really look forward to seeing your interviews 🙏🙏🙏 Chris, it’s nice to see that you have finally realized that Palestinian are also humans and not evils nor killers and they deserve to live in peace like everyone else and deserve peace 🙏🙏🙏thank you and like I said in the beginning it’s never too late to make a difference in the world!!!

[@dangerouslygoodstorieswith9732]

This interview brought tears to my eyes. First, thanks to Bessam for being you - pure light and intelligence and compassion. Second, Chris, I cancelled you when I saw your trip to Israel and did what was such a one-sided story. I lost faith in you and News Nation, which had become my favorite. This interview showed me that you’ve been learning and that you’re open to hearing from people who see things differently. This kind of respectful conversation is what’s needed in the media more than ever. Thank you!!

[@medimoneim9717]

One of the first phrase Ben Gourion gave to the world when he became the ruler of Israel “ We must divide to rule “ I could not believe my ears and it seems that most people did not hear it .

[@medimoneim9717]

Some people are too brainwashed to see the truth. What a shame because there is no time to spare and people are getting killed every hour….,, After what Israel has done they should find themselves another planet in the universe, all to themselves. Let us go back to a Palestinian state where all denominations are accepted and in harmony with one another.❤❤

[@medimoneim9717]

Thank you Chris. Bassem is our hero ❤

[@senadaselman5989]

Nobody is equal to Bassem. Well informed calm and smart

[@sharonburckardt7931]

It was when I went to the Holy Land in 2017 with my church is when I met the most beautiful kind Palestinian Christians who were out tour guides for our trip, made sure we were safe when we went to the West Bank. I learned so much about the oppression they have endured for more than 75 years. My suggestion is to have Munther Isaac on your show, listen to his sermon “Christ in the Rubble”. Powerful and convicting.

[@nkarawan001]

That was a very powerful sermon. I never listened to a sermon in my life, and I listened to Reverend Munther sermon three times.

[@ttta-s3r]

My advice to you read the Qur’an Watch one message fondation

[@maysatiyeh7403]

Finally! Americans waking up to the truth!!

[@cbtx8615]

No, not at all. I support Israel.

[@ahmadauwad6912]

@@cbtx8615it’s fine to support an Israeli state as long as you believe that the killing of innocents on all sides is wrong. We are all humans at the end of the day and whether you believe in a god or not or whatever language you speak everyone’s life is worth the same.

[@beebeebee7000]

Sorry, I have listened to all of his interviews… the only thing he ever makes clear is how much he hates Israel and Jews. I STAND WITH ISRAEL 🇮🇱 🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸🇮🇱🇺🇸 India - Hindu vs muslims China - Atheist vs Muslims Sri Lanka - Buddhist vs Muslim Israel - Jew vs Muslim France - Christian vs Muslim Myanmar - Buddhist vs Muslims Middle East - Muslim vs Muslim Do you see a pattern?

[@moeyounes237]

@@cbtx8615so you just admitted you are haven’t woken up and still believe malarkey

[@Pookie515]

Smart people have been ringing the alarm bells for years about the Israeli occupation. We had the largest marches in support of Free Palestine last year 300,000 and 400,000 march on DC. No media coverage. Biden does not speak for the American people. Check the polling on this. Anyone with a heart and mind is repulsed by genocide and forced mass exodus of Palestinians.

[@celticali1]

Bassem Youssef wonderful man of integrity.Thanks for all you do❤

[@sharidiaz2174]

Israelis got arrested while celebrating and recording 9/11 from Hudson county, NJ... FBI documents on it and all.. the double standard is sickening

[@CormacTunstead]

💯 & don’t forget the USS Liberty boat 👀 Also “The Haavara Transfer Agreement”… that’s all I’ll say…

[@jerrodshack7610]

This is a debunked conspiracy theory

[@Dakar-bx7mt]

@@jerrodshack7610you’re a debunked conspiracy theory

[@DDDSSDDDSSDDDSS]

​@@jerrodshack7610 J for Gew? Stop ur lies

[@sharidiaz2174]

@@jerrodshack7610 no actually FBI files and mainstream news reports on it search up dancing israelis nj 911

[@BelizeanFellow]

Thank you Dr. Bassem for being such an amazing person. Respect! big thanks to Chris for inviting him.

[@beetie1308]

What did Chris say that was great exactly? 😂

[@Slolo-s4h]

Nice job Chris bringing Bassem to your show he speaks the truth in such a calm way

[@monasuhail837]

Dear Chris, thank you for the engaging conversation. I found Bassem's perspective to be insightful and deeply resonant. His words shed light on a truth that is undeniably significant. I often find myself likening the situation to a scenario where someone is asking me to vacate a home that has been in my family for 400 years. It truly allows me to empathize with the plight of the Palestinian people. The portrayal of these events on social media provides a poignant and accurate depiction of the ongoing genocide in Palestine, where 27,000 Palestinians have lost their lives. My heart goes out to the people of Palestine. Free Palestine!

[@user-nm5ep3rj7o]

Bassem is a wolf in sheeps clothing. He is misleading people. He is a Hamas propagandist and almost every word out of his mouth is a false narrative. He is just very good at putting it across. The helicopters, the rape, the "children" (17 years old terrorists ) who were released this is straight out of the Hamas narrative. Go to fact-check sites and see for yourself.

[@sarahadam8334]

Thank you Chris for inviting Basim yusef And allowing him to talk

[@anvarkhalilov6905]

It's great to see just a casual talk without pushing each other and prove who is right and wrong. Condemn someone or condemn everyone. Well done guys!

[@omneyatawakol5503]

As an Egyptian I never felt more proud that Bassem is the one representing us .. thank you for this interview ♥️

[@AbdullahHashi-kw3qj]

Imagine if he was the 1 running egypt instead of a fkin falaa7 who tells Egyptians they should be willing to starve How lovely would egypt be with bassem as president for 30 yrs

[@da7me22]

Egyptians are great. Love from KSA.

[@lumaalazzawi116]

Baseem Youssef, you’ve outdone yourself Sir! Thank you.

[@Eleena-lh3rg]

Two words to Chris: first as for journalists and politicians exaggerating instead of saying they are liars!!! FYI their job is to tell the truth!! That’s there job so we can trust what they are telling us in the first place given the job that they have. Second …It’s an OCCU..P.AT.ION of these people….end that PERIOD!! Give people their land ,stop imprisoning them and ki.ll..ing them !!!then start talking about the situation! If you request the extreme party to not govern then it should be on both sides!!! Not one!

[@HumanBeingsRThinkingBeings]

Mind Begs the Question: - Nazi Media defended Hitlers Policies,Starvation,Death Camps,Ethnic Cleansing,Gas Chambers,etc - If a Media defends Starvation,Death Camps,Ethnic Cleansing,White Phosphorus,etc - Not akin to Nazi Media?

[@extremeresponsibility]

WHY: The Islamic states need an enemy to justify their brutal treatment of their own people. This why they kill babies.

[@keirfarnum6811]

Isn’t it crazy how we have to disguise certain words now? Too many of my comments are disappearing.

[@r-Justice1421]

Bravo Bassam! You are my hero! You said it all so factually and logically and truthfully. You said it exactly the same way I have always said it. It is the truth! Pure and simple! You have my utmost respect!

[@user-nm5ep3rj7o]

He is not educating. He is misleading people. He is a Hamas propagandist and almost every word out of his mouth is a false narrative. He is just very good at putting it across. The helicopters, the rape, the "children" who were released this is straight out of the Hamas narrative. Go to fact check sites and see for yourself.

[@alikulluk7853]

Bassem Youssef I love this guy he has a vision worth hearing

[@kezzabrinks6049]

Bassem is just decent through and through. So patient when other's stumble over media dog whistling and even outright lies. Free, free Palestine.

[@Planet_Xplorer]

Bassem is spot on! 👍 Totally convinced me. Great interview.

[@christinahugli8419]

i am sorry, i try to listen to the conversation to the end but i can hardly bear the argumentation and the gestures of the host. Thank you Bassem Youssef for your words full of deep understanding and wisdom.

[@keirfarnum6811]

He has to take Devil’s Advocate’s position just as a function of being a journalist. Sometimes that makes it seem adversarial, but it’s just part of how journalism works.

[@mollify72]

@@keirfarnum6811 Yes I agree with you! I was actually glad that he made those arguments, because whether he agrees with them or not (who knows?), some of his viewers will be thinking those things, so he provides Bassem an opportunity to respond to those talking points (and in many cases, to debunk them).

[@Anmaghiz]

If it wasn't for Bassem i wouldn't be here. God bless you Bassem for being a strong voice for the oppressed.

[@Fsa8888]

Bassem speaks it like it is! I dare ABC, CBS, FOX to interview him on a series special

[@HassanHamed-sp1tg]

I enjoyed and learned from the show . I learned a lot. As a Palestinian American, I grew up in Palestine and lived most of my life in US. I want to brief: 1: Palestinians will not migrate to other countries, because this is their land for thousands of years , not because Arab countries will not take them. 2: The only fair , lasting solution is one state democratic state for all Palestinians and Israelis who want to stay ( Democratic state , not Jewish) 3: The support of US to Israel is turning 2 billion Muslims in the world to hate US . 4: The current Arab dictators , who control their people , so US will feel the heat of the hate. Those dictators will be thrown out , and democratically elected leaders will follow what the people want, and we as Americans will not be happy 5: The popularity of the radical Islamic groups ( ISIS and the rest), is because of Israel terrorizing activities toward the Palestinians. 6: The Charter of HAMAS , was changed . They do not recognize Israel , but they recognize Palestinian state on the 1967 borders ( they do not call for Islamic state, despite what is Israeli propagandists say ) 7: Even Hizbollah ( Alkhomaini who is the first leader of Iran , in an Interview,in 1980 mentioned , once we defeat the Zionist regime , all the Palestinians will go back to Palestine, and if Jews want to stay in free democratic states, they can stay

[@kaapstader]

1 - this is nonsense. 2 - so basically a Muslim saying the Middle East should have "one" state for all its citizens (as minorities are treated quite poorly - to say the least - in all Muslim countries) while the Muslims have all their states and the Jews? They have nothing ... Very generous! 3 - and so little hatred from Muslims toward Assad, who killed more people in 10 years than all the Jews/Muslims killed in the Israel-Arab conflict, or the Chinese who put Muslims in concentration camps, etc ... Maybe the issue is just Yahud? Tell me, why do you call them Yahud? Every wonder that? 4 - Not sure democracy will ever be a staple in the Middle East, but good luck to the minorities ! 5 - This is nonsense. A cheap excuse. It's not his fault he raped her! She provoked him. You realize when the first terrorist act recorded against Jews was on this land? 1850s ... Remind me how many "Israelis" or "Palestinians" there was then? The dude was knifed to death - a Religious Jew, by some Pious Muslim. That was happening throughout the Arab world - just read books, be it in Fez, or Algiers, or Baghdad. Unfortunately, these terrorist groups pop up because the anger of poverty and terribly inept leadership is easily manipulated into anger vs "satan". Pity it's the wrong Satan time after time. 6 - This is lie. Just like the charter of the Houthis, or Hezbollah. Just google it. 7 - YOu mean the same Hezbollah who's leader, Hassan Nasrallah said "If Jews all gather in Israel, it will save us the trouble of going after them worldwide." Perhaps read their charter too?

[@samnabawy2731]

You notice who always opposes the ONE state solution. Then they claim Palestinians don't want peace. Remarkable.

[@ELJason2006]

Arabs have so many countries you can’t give Jews their holy land. So selfish.

[@noonieh7008]

💯

[@omarkhalaf1379]

i am a Palestinian too and agree with u

[@Pharoset]

One of the BEST interviews I have EVER heard. Cogent, respectful, humorous at points, depths of knowledge from both participants. OUTSTANDING, Chris and Bassem!

[@user-nm5ep3rj7o]

He is not educating. He is misleading people. He is a Hamas propagandist and almost every word out of his mouth is a false narrative. He is just very good at putting it across. The helicopters, the rape, the "children" (17 years old terrorists ) who were released this is straight out of the Hamas narrative. Go to fact check sites and see for yourself.

[@laurencrouse2418]

thanks for having Bassem on... saw him on PBD podcast and it was a great interview...

[@Aless6996]

OMG he bodied the racist zionist co-host on that one.

[@kimberlynickles8984]

I love hearing from him. Thank you for bringing him on. I have a friend from Turkey she tells me all sorts of things. I love to learn anmbout other countries and other point of views

[@chillende]

This is the kind of dissonance that keeps people dying. Chris was like, "I know about the past, but the 7th...". If he understood the way Palestinians have been treated to all manner of disrespect and degradation, he'd not be so willing to bypass the history so quickly. Furthermore, to dismiss the list of actions engaged in by both Israel and its American spies, including direct assaults on the US military, because, according to Chris, well, "it's messy," that lets you know that he's no better than Piers or any other supposedly objective journalist at recognising the patent bias that shields Israel from any accountability.

[@AVRILROOTS]

Christ is getting Educated because both side Arafat tried for 2 state @#

[@jonag3259]

My EXACT thoughts. 💯

[@sharonbennett9572]

Chris is full of sh*t

[@zubeensyed3855]

Exactly! Im sure he would have a different opinion speaking about Russia and Ukraine. But then it comes to Palestine the answers are it happens, its messy. Religion should not be used in politics yet any talking point for Isreal only includes religion to justify their aggression.

[@goood9]

@chillende agree he is 🐀

[@AlexA-yn9gi]

Chris - thank you for hosting Bassem and providing a voice of diversity!!! This is rare on multiple fronts! I am an American from Egyptian decent myself and Bassem’s views resonate with many of my generation post 1973 war! If Israel was to be a role model in the region and truly stands for American values, we would’ve all joined force!! Israel is far from that and there are no shared values between any middleseastren and western colonialism manifested in Israel and masked by religious ideologies!!! We shall remain at war with them until doomsday!!

[@ahmedosama1457]

God bless you Bassem

[@verasz.3764]

Excellent episode! We need more of this! Asking questions and listening to all sides to understand is crucial for our survival, and to find solutions and overcome these atrocities that make everyone hate each other more. Let's stay open and curious about our world and find common grounds. Let's stop fighting fire with fire that makes the whole world go up in flames.

[@kfz1489]

Bassem is 💯 correct!!!

[@suebuckley2447]

Amazing conversation!! Such intellect and empathy shown throughout. So refreshing to watch

[@MarwanKhurshid]

Huge respect for Bassem for keep stating facts and for Chris allowing a normal conversation rather than robotic hosts like other shows just throwing false claims for propaganda.

[@saritestreicher6616]

He didn't ask him the simplest questions Is he for the Hamas and does he support the 7.10 mascare.

[@MarwanKhurshid]

@@saritestreicher6616 exactly

[@lc-wm9fi]

@@saritestreicher6616Did we watch the same video? Use your brain, there’s so many nuances in this.

[@saritestreicher6616]

@@lc-wm9fi Basam didn't condemn the 7.10 mascare Basement does not believe that Israel.has the right to exist. Basam .is a Natzi and u have to be a filthy antisemite or extremely stupid to support him To call for the release of thousands of murderers and to equal it to the kidnapping of civilizations is either evil or dumb. The Palestinians were offered 5 times a state and chose Terror Because their goal is one state instead of Israel That's what from the river to the sea means

[@saritestreicher6616]

BASAM DOESN'T GIVE U THE FACTS HE DOESN'T TELL U THAT HAMAS HOLDS THE GAZAN AS HUMAN SHEILDS DOES HE ?

[@NaimaAhmed-f8l]

Bassem Yusuf definitely needs a platform to bring the plight of the Palestinians across to the world especially USA, UK. He is extremely educated and knowledgeable and brings his points across beautifully without bashing or getting into heated debates. Bassem you are a true legend thank you 👏🏼👏🏼 and thank you Chris for having him on