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

Chris Cuomo and surgeon-turned-comedian Bassem Youssef discuss the fraught political landscape of the Middle East, dissect the Israeli-Palestinian crisis, and explore how fear is used as a tool for control across various political landscapes. The conversation expands to critically evaluate the role of media, military-industrial complex, and sensationalism in the perpetuation of conflicts. Youssef provides his unique perspective, underscoring the importance of sustained conversation, understanding opposing views, and balancing heart and head-based decision making.
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[@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 🙏

[@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

[@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 👍 ❤

[@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.

[@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

[@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 .

[@Dignity-rf1bc]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@EasyAnatomy]

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

[@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

[@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!!

[@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

[@ramzeitouni4295]

Bassem you are an ambassador to all the middle east and its people

[@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.

[@elkiwiyellow1]

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

[@pasokerma1115]

Good job Bassem! As always you are spot on!

[@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

[@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.

[@assiahamdane2723]

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

[@yasedky]

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

[@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 🐀

[@Fromriver2seaE]

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

[@AmrHussein1805]

Yes, I think so too

[@SaraSara-ti6ex]

Bassem, you are loved by the millions!!!

[@soumayabenser9796]

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

[@samiithjyl3273]

I came here for Baseem Yusuf.

[@kcwalker46]

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

[@celticali1]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@kfz1489]

Bassem is 💯 correct!!!

[@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

[@Slolo-s4h]

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

[@mervateid5804]

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

[@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? 😂

[@lldylan6144]

Bassem brings on the hard facts.

[@alik556]

I love how Bassem Youssef engages with such ignorant people and tries to show them the reality on the ground....

[@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).

[@asmaobaid4977]

Best guest thank you for inviting him❤

[@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

[@teeb1044]

KUDOS to Chris for this!!! I had been waiting for him to deep dive and get another perspective on this conflict.

[@dr.aaedalmasri1737]

Thank you Youssef for being our voice

[@afaftaji2834]

Youssef is one hundred 💯 correct and I respect and admire him

[@MuslimJusticeNetworkAlliance]

Bless you Chris for being decent and open about this genocide and giving brother Bassem a platform,

[@emmas9072]

Thank god for Bassem Youssef talking sense!!!

[@HowWeDoIt702]

The is the best conversation on what is going on in Israel/Palestine that I may have ever seen. I watched every second and the knowledge, compassion, and empathy displayed by them both is miraculous by the standard of current discourses. I hope they get together again!

[@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.

[@az..0N3]

I wish Chris allowed Bassem to finish his last point properly. Bassem should be offered a peacekeeping role within the government.

[@mollify72]

He would be so much more educated on the issues than most in government seem to be!

[@pirshengbokani7298]

Chris, great discussion! Thank you for the conversation! It's understandable to feel frustrated by the complexities and injustices in the world. While it's true that historical and geopolitical factors have played significant roles in shaping the Middle East, it's also important to recognize that the region's history is nuanced and multifaceted. Here are a few points to consider: Historical Context: The history of the Middle East is complex and has been shaped by a variety of factors, including colonialism, geopolitics, and resource exploitation. European involvement in the region, particularly during the colonial era, did have significant impacts on the region's political and social landscape. Resource Exploitation: The Middle East is rich in natural resources, particularly oil, which has made it a focal point for geopolitical interests. The exploitation of these resources has often been a driving factor behind foreign interventions and conflicts in the region. Regional Dynamics: It's important to recognize that the Middle East is a diverse region with a long history of cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity. While there have been conflicts and tensions, there have also been periods of coexistence and cooperation among different groups. Current Challenges: The region continues to face numerous challenges, including political instability, economic hardships, and social unrest. These challenges are often exacerbated by external interventions and internal divisions. Hope for a Better Future: Despite these challenges, many people in the region and around the world are working towards a more peaceful and just future. This includes efforts to promote dialogue, reconciliation, and respect for human rights. Ultimately, building a better world requires understanding, empathy, and a commitment to justice and equality for all. It's important to continue having these conversations and working towards positive change, both locally and globally.

[@loreleilazuli8874]

Everyone in the US needs to know this.

[@AmrHussein1805]

And so many people from around the world who see what is happening and don’t exactly know the roots of it. This discussion was deep and insightful

[@deen7420]

Finally. A guest who has given a human perspective to the blind rage that has been discussed on talk shows since this started.

[@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.

[@xMarrilliamsx]

Bassem seems like such a wonderful person, I'm glad to see him get more interviews.

[@lets_get_on_with_it...]

Very true, "you going to become that person what you oppose" love your show.

[@azaryajason1848]

Bassem speaks facts! Truly enjoy his perspective and his understanding of both Israelis and Palestinians .

[@christinewillis7545]

The best way to undermine the parasites is ridicule. Bassem nails it perfectly. Thank you for having him on your channel. Bassem reminds me of George Carlin. Except the underlying tragedy is very real and leaves a heart full of tears. The only person I know who makes me sob and laugh at the same time. Bless you both for your courage.

[@walaaleid5850]

I hate it when I hear the phrase “the problem with the Middle East” as if we are all the exact same. Although I do wish that was true and that we are one unified country.

[@keinaanabdi6821]

great conversation. as per usual Bassem repped humanity eloquently. Italia and Egypt bonded in this interview.

[@Shivkumar-fb3qh]

Egypt is a puppy 😂😂

[@spaceUniverse2012]

Chris I like your openness to allow others to speak their side of the story, but I have to say that there were many things you stated that were on the naivete side. For instance, "Israel will not expand territory into Turkey or Syria", YES absolutely they will. This has been their religious intentions from the beginning, since they reflect all of their goals religiously (Basem is right on this) based. Secondly, October 7th was NOT a simple Hamas terrorist action to provoke an Israel response, if you studied the Likud party history with Hamas, they provided all the financial assistance to Hamas because their military actions would benefit Israel in the end to garner public support to destroy the Palestinian people and remove them from West Bank and Gaza. The current situation is where the focus should be, every international law is being broken by Israel, including a genocide that is occurring, and it should be stopped at all costs. There is no "BUT" for this, there is no justification for this mayhem and destruction of a single group of people. American government and the US president are complicit in this, and they must be the ones to stop Israel. This is NOT a WAR, it is genocide and it has the ability to be rectified quickly with the full support of US.

[@gadhlee]

Bassam yousuf deserves to be listened with open heart

[@mahanc-usa4615]

Thank you Bassem yousef for telling the truth .

[@KinanSamsung]

Nobody Can't win arguments against a walking library lile bassem youssef ❤

[@tiasljuka05]

Thank you Youssef! Thank you Chris as well! Truth is important 🙏🇺🇸

[@RagyIskandar7]

indeed one of the best interviews for Bassem , and thanks Chris for bringing him up

[@AmrHussein1805]

Totally agree

[@ayeshaaslam7508]

Love Bessam. Youre doing great.

[@swisskiwi1478]

Thank you Chris for helping Bassem get his truth out; we must be able to hear the truth, from both sides so that we can help both sides to communicate, discuss and resolve. And stop this vicious circle of conflict. 🙏

[@serenity613]

I like how he said, “ you can’t defeat an idea by killing people… you defeat it by a better idea “👍🏻

[@yasminlassiter1911]

Chris Coumo does not speak for all Americans even though he keeps saying what WE want.

[@classicrise1]

you got a legend on your show!

[@onverra7731]

BASSEM YUSSEF IS THE " VOICE OF TRUTH " FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA PALESTINE 🇵🇸 WILL BE FREE

[@kismetrahman5825]

Beautifull conversation. Open, understanding and close.

[@EnglishforaBetterWorld]

"Nobody ever asks how should Palestinians respond to Israel's daily brutal treatment for 75 years." Gabor Mate

[@sittingfrogleg]

That was a fantastic conversation, very respectful and frank, gives hope in humanity. Thanks for having it.

[@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.

[@TheShireen58]

Love Bassem, thanks Chris for this, would love to see more of him.

[@truthseeker5097]

Love you Bassem!! Keep fighting for justice!!!! 🕊

[@yaserelgazzar7048]

Thanks Bassem for this wonderful interview

[@blackcreekorganicfarm296]

America should have stopped it months ago

[@adelekelly455]

I agree and they are only speaking up now because they don't want to be done for war crimes. Money for arms, but no money for aid. Just cruel.

[@msbramble176]

Bassam is right. First Gaza and then the West Bank. Israel is expanding.

[@gracedagostaro9246]

Thank you so much for giving light to this conversation Chris!!

[@rnyah532]

Bassem is just amazing 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@StopGenocide-so4gt]

It is so rude and racist to keep repeating phrases: no one wants the Palestinians! Palestinians belong to Palestine! It is their land!

[@alexa1234ask]

What a top guy. Real quality stuff ❤

[@Chuckruu]

Are you going to have Norman Finkelstein on as well as Avi Shlaim and Ilan Pappe and Gabor Mate? max Blumenthal and Chris Hedges too?

[@AmrHussein1805]

Great suggestion

[@joshuacohen5520]

This podcast must of happened before the latest ceasefire proposal where Hamas did propose to release all their hostages and ask for their people back, but Israel turned it down because they said Hamas was asking for too much. (non-starter)

[@mikah9289]

Why don't we just calm down and realize that, as Bassem said, "People use the idea of fear to maintain control over people" whenever it actually happens anywhere around the world? Just because fear is terribly more powerful and convincing than reason and wisdom

[@tari1409]

Thank you both Bassem and Chris . From Belgium .

[@JeninoMasters]

Bassem as always well spoken and very knowledgable ironically this may be the 1 interview with least Bias Chris still questioned facts that Isrealis themselves proved and communicated to be untrue. What does this tell you... Those who control the communication controls what you believe...

[@NatashasWonderland]

Why does Israel have the right to defend themselves but nobody else does 💀

[@jackieburns5257]

“From someone with deep connections to the history of this situation,” Maté says he understands “the warmth that Jews have for Israel; I used to be in that same camp. I can understand, after the horrors of the Nazi genocide, how we desperately want some protection. I can understand all that. But none of the excuses what we are doing…there are no two sides…in terms of power and control and its pretty straightforward. There was a land with a people living there and other people wanted it, they took it over, and they continue to take it over, and they continue to discriminate against, oppress and dispose that other people.” Gabor Mate

[@Malada3i]

To claim that god promised a thing that someone else owns is thievery

[@ghada2602]

Oh gosh! You have nailed it, Bassem! Best regards.

[@alionacazac6826]

Thank you Bassem! ❤🇵🇸🙏

[@MiguelHernandez-ik9ok]

Keep fighting, Bassem. It makes so much sense. We forgot how to really discuss the issues. On equal terms. Using force is not discussion. It’s a gang forcing a lonely, even strong guy, subdue. Not any more. We have to fight back against world bullies

[@tahsinozgur8694]

Great show but one point: only Americans believe "ISIS" (the only Islamist terrorist group known by an English acronym when it's just as easy to pronounce DAESH) is anything but a US creation, cobbled together from fanatics. It's a terror group that kills but makes no demands, serving as the sole excuse for the uninvited US presence in Syria. With Israel raining bombs on Palestinian muslims, this "Islamic State" has nothing better to do than attacking a church in Istanbul (28 Jan. 2024) and a concert hall in Moscow (22 March 2024). In the West, no "ISIS" terrorist has been captured alive after the act.

[@alirashied4322]

Basem only speaks FACTS!!

[@jenanal-muraikhi8858]

Thank you Bassem

[@debbie2210]

Why would we expect the US to stop weapons going to Israel to stop the genocide when Israeli lobbyists own politicians? Why would we expect the US govt to modify gun sales in the states to stop the mass killings of citizens when the politicians are owned by the lobbyist of the NRA.? There is no humanity in the majority of politicians. But they can give out big beautiful bouquets of THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS !!!

[@littlescientist7727]

It's eye opening thank you Bassem