Comedian Bassem Youssef on the Israel-Gaza war, the Arab Spring, and why we can’t change the world
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- Опубликовано: 10 май 2024
- 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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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 !!!!
well said. x
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.
You're a fraud! No "Orthodox" Jew wants a Palestinian state. The Palestinians want a one state solution, NO ISRAEL!! You're a fool!!
Read some REAL history, child. The two state solution was decline repeatedly ONLY by palestinians. Read and LEARN to be honest.
Thank you for trying to bring peace to the world.
He’s not cynical, he’s disheartened, discouraged. Aren’t we all? 🙁
@@dggjr1759 nothing justifies this unproportionate response
@@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?
@@dggjr1759ok, then what justifies the treatment of the Palestinian people at the hands of the Zionist?
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
@@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.
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.
Making money too with his new profile…
he is cashing big on the fame so why would he stop?
What’s there to Appreciate? A one sided set of facts? Hah
@@N00Nismfacts as opposed to the lies on the other side. Hah.
Agreed
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.
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.
كان كوميديان بيضحك الناس وبس لما كان في مصر! مظهرش على حقيقته الفكرية العميقة والرفيعة وذكاءه المميز دول إلا بعد ما اضطر للهروب منها للأسف ورب ضارة نافعة نقول الحمدلله إن عرف فعلا يستخدم جوانبه الأجمل ويحررها قدام العالم اللي فعلا بيقدرها ويقيمها ويفهمها! 🫶🏼
And still he can't admit that those "theocraticals" who came by democratic votes gave him all the freedom to mock them. While the military regime that used him for their agenda couldn't stand a word from him.
@@IS.1418 This is so true
@@IS.1418 I don't agree with that, they didn't give him freedom they just didn't have the same power on media like the military regime, you can realise that if you remember that they try to shut him up by treathen him 24/7 through their TV channels, I remember a man said it directly that he while kill him on tv live!and they also try to put him in prison because he mocked the president but as I said the power (army and police) was against them. I am not agree with what happened to them of course, I just don't agree that they were good guys no they weren't.
Bassem has done so much to change western people’s minds about Gaza. He’s a wonderful man
maybe people need to travel more to get the true idea about the middle east.
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
@@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.
@@ianwatson3315most people can’t travel more.
To make people love terrorists and hate Jews? Hardly something to be proud about
Big respect for CH4 for giving Bassem a platform.
Yes and no. Why shouldn't they?
Because the media censors Palestinian voices in aid of Israel@@angelabrooke5059
@@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.
What do you mean lol the guy has been everywhere for months
@@angelabrooke5059Zionist influence on western media
This man is so kind, honest and intelligent. He needs to be protected.
protected from islamists?
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
@@debraberg4513 doesn't that in and of itself make it count much more?...
he isn't that honest. There were tunnels under al-shifa hospital.
@@Paulo.Haller and? you don't bomb hospitals its against International Law
This man is a monument to humanity.As an Irish man, a member of a nation that has fought for its dignity,I totally respect him.I have nothing but CONTEMPT for anyone who contradicts ANYTHING this man has to say..As a Christian ,I will say , Christ Himself would stand with this man .✝️
Islamic republic dictatorship is the result of marriage of Hamasi Islamism death cult and marxism. We are seeing it now in the West. Stand in front of these people or you will lose modern day liberal values (please look up liberal values before responding if you dare to respond ;)
A man that talks sense unlike our supposed politicians
@@ParaquatSC🤡
Oh shut it@@ParaquatSC
@@ParaquatSC Which belief could make children, aid workers, the elderly, being blown to bits become ok?
@@ParaquatSC "parrots" is what Zionist shills do, their lies losing credibility by the minute!😂😂😂
@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!
I’m Palestinian and when Bassem talks I cry because he’s right
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.
He’s an American, jfyi
Nah
DO NOT CRY , YOU WILL BE BACK WHEN SALAH EL-DIN COME TOMMOROW ....
NOTHING JUSTIFIES WHAT HAPPEN ON OCTOBER 7
Look at bassem body language. He is extremely frustrated, exhausted and discouraged yet still trying to focus and talk on the topic.
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.
It's an act
@@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!
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.
@@SMacCuUladhwhere did he lie?
A comedian talking more sense than politicians
They were always
@@MarceloLarrosaMoura i was about to say the same :)
he is just repeating Muslim supremacist propaganda. Tell Egypt to open the border crossing if they love Arabs so much
he is not making that much sense, he knows islam is the issue here
@@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.
No-one does “angry chill” like Bassem.
Right?
Did he put on muscle?? This guy is preparing for war
Egyptians are 😂
That's the best description!
This comment right here
I'm 60 and I'm also cynical. Bassem is intelligent and I fear he is right.
He is a liar.
So what specifically did he lie about?
What did he lie about@@alekseyboyarshinov8200
@@alekseyboyarshinov8200Grow up.
@@alekseyboyarshinov8200 just because truth hurts you.. that doesn't make it a lie .. do fact checking right here and prove his lies
May Allah bless him and his beloved family. Alhamdulillah
Ameen.
Allah is currently blessing Israel
He’s right ! Politicians can’t stand these smart people. If only we had leaders like this! Canada 🇨🇦 loves you
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!
Bassem's honesty is refreshing in a world full of corrupt leaders.
Him and Yanis Varoufakis of Greece. Both of them, loud voices who speak the truth.
Why voters keep elect corrupt leaders?
Sure if you agree with him, if not he’s at best a charming propagandist
like arafat and humass and ksa and egypt and jordan.
@@shawnm4503 humass
Bassem please don't think your voice is pointless. The people are waking up and we vote
Thank you Krishna , you are one of rare brave journalist , standing up for justice and humanity and truth 🫡
He is a true journalist!!!
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 ❤
And their media henchmen just do cover up and deflect with less significant issues or questions like what about Hamas
@@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.
Wait for love, till you hear his stance on children of Donbass being bombed for 10 years now.
I can listen to this guy for hours.
crazy Egyptians cannot, so sad
i love jews
arent they a lovely bunch?
lovely, lovely jews
i love that Special wall, i want to speak to it for guidance
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. ruclips.net/video/wq4lFFNvk8c/видео.htmlsi=lOfcXywYs-tm_4iy
yes, but why? His point is is that this is all hot air. The killing and corruption continues.
@@christhomson8924😂😂😂
Baseem is so genuine. Just listen to him. I personally appreciate his speeches.
Too one sided..
he is a lying arab supremacist
Me too
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!
yeah, he is always lying a lot, but here it is exceptional
@@cropframenahh lying is used just to describe zionestt and politicians 🤡
@@cropframewhat’s he lying about?.
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
Are we really sure about these hostages scenarios? Given the indiscriminate bombing are they still alive ?@AxemanMessiah
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.
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. ruclips.net/video/wq4lFFNvk8c/видео.htmlsi=lOfcXywYs-tm_4iy
In fact, you can lose everything up to and including your.........
How is life at Stormfront these days ?
@@svenhaheim idk ask your buddies in the IDF
@@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.
This man is not just a comedian. He’s a master social-psychologist. What appears to be a disheartened rant in this discussion is actually a genius level nudge to the rest of us to stand up and make a difference in the world beyond the complaints department.
Eeeh, maybe not, I think he's right, or that at least the change wouldn't come that easy, not from protests or public opinion, acknowledging your reality is a first step to figuring out how to change it though
This Comedian is more sensical than US politicians
😂 exactly 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 correct
he is lying just like them
One thing is certain : you are lying lol
Depends on what US politician you are talking about.
True
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
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.
@@thomasjosullivan9179 I have hope that one day this will change. But it will truly take a revolution.
Reality being what it is id say its a distinction without a difference mate.
@@1112viggo Reality is when you let the terrorists who run your city butcher your neighbour, your neighbour is going to come and butcher you
And very critical questions from this also muslim interviewer. 😅
"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
Ah yes he did just that when he suggested to lock down unvaccinated people and let them starve. A man of profound wisdom.
that is pr4cisely what Channel 4 does. What a great mentor to Channel 4 is the great anti - Israel Noam Chomsky.
you forgot to add this ✡
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.
This..... always about controlled oppostion.... Just enough to satiate, but never enough to remediate....
Calling him “comedian” is an insult and a “joke” at this point. Dude is dropping knowledge…
Fact
It's what the best comedians do. You laugh at the joke and after you stop laughing and acknowledge the facts and the absurdity of the world, you gain some knowledge, and hopefully, some wisdom.
Bassem Youssef you are a brilliant person lots of love and support from Turkiye
I find myself agreeing with everything he says and in every interview.
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. ruclips.net/video/wq4lFFNvk8c/видео.htmlsi=lOfcXywYs-tm_4iy
because he speaks the actual truth...
Likewise
I think the first MSM channel to give Bassem a platform. Well done ch4 for not being afraid to propagate the truth
He gave an amazing interview to BBC Africa
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.
Wrong; Bassem is everywhere on MSM in Africa, Europe and North America.
@@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
ITV News did a piece with him and James O'Brien has said he had a chat, so probably on Full Disclosure soon
My heart feels so heavy when Bassem laughs, he is in great pain, much respect and honour from South Africa 🇿🇦🇵🇸💞🕊
As a fellow South African, I love seeing your comment here 🇵🇸🍉🕊️🇿🇦
Excellent Guest. Bassem Youssef speaks the truth.
I like him !
Krishna is filthy Lindu extremist. Be careful. Like Morgan he will frame and twist words
'Had to leave in a hurry' ... what a snake krishna is. 'Thanks for that'
Krisha is a lindu extremist modi bjp party member. Why even speak to him
Why speak to them.
All respect to this man.
Until the Palestinians have their own state this problem will not be solved.
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.
Krishnan and Bassem, two guys I won't get tired of listening to for hours.
Very right
then you need to get admit to mental asylum
@@NeerajKumar-dk1tk you speak for yourself.
@@NeerajKumar-dk1tkyour already there 😂
Bye T🙄🚮🤮
@@NeerajKumar-dk1tk
Bassem Yousef speaks to the bottom of my heart. He's so right with every word that comes out of his mouth.
this host Christian is calm and nice and lets people talk in contrast to piers Morgan, i like him
Applause to the Indian interviewer for letting him speak out his mind and not defending anything shamelessly.
It’s said so often that it loses meaning, but Youssef has a way with words. It’s his gift.
Sad day when truth loses its meaning
@@sueloh5035 it is said that the first casualty of war is the truth...
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
Bassem should go tell his government in Egypt to stop locking the Gazans to death and open the Rafah border
When you have to learn the words to make a new life, they tend take value
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 ".
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!
@@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 😮
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.
Bono: has entered the chat
@@urbanroots84tt45he is much more than you 😂
*Love n Respeckt Brother Yusuf, Not everyone has the Courage for Truth*
"They are not my people, they are human beings" Gold, absolute Gold! Heard all the way to the Southern Hemisphere!
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.
Bingo ❤🎉❤
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.😂
A true hypocrite and coward, who hasn't spoken a word on his government role in Gazan's situation.
@@RudiAshtonwhy does Egypt need to open their border for Palestinians 🇵🇸 to leave their own land? Palestinians aren’t going anywhere, that is their land.
@@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.
Bassem says more truth in 10 mins than a politician will in a year.
Depends on the audience.
Bassem should go tell his government in Egypt to stop locking the Gazans to death and open the Rafah border
@@dani-ks9cg And you think they would listen. Bro, it's like you didn't even watch the video you are commenting under. 🤔
@@HFH86 They won't but at least his word will be worth something
A doctor, a comedian, basically a political activist. How can one man be so smart ..I love him!
The truth is clear for those seeking thr truth ... thanks for such man and for social media for educating the world about the reality ...
Damn. Bassam articulated how so many of us feel. Powerless and tired.
Simp😊
@@tf2368troll😊
Forgot to say hypocrite and coward. No word about his own government (Egypt) role in Gazan's situation.
@@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.
Be honest, it is only becasue it was foreign aid workers, from countries that matters, the losses in Gaza became in reality "unbearable".
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.
Also, nobody seems to know, let alone care, about the plight of the Palestinians in Lebanon (a country with zero Jews in it, btw). 🤔
@@NeilEvans-xq8ik why would there be synagogues there if there are no Jews to pray there ? 😂
@@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.
@@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.
What an amazing man ❤
Each time I listen his words are soo true ❤
Krishnan. Thank you. You did not only give a platform. You also conducted the interview greatly. You’re what we wish piers Morgan was
Krishnan is awesome
Channel 4 has been very balanced in their reporting, Krishnan will tell someone to their face if he believes they are spewing propaganda.
I love Bassem and feel so blessed to hear him speak but this is a difficult time for those who don't agree with what the West are saying about the Israel-Gaza. I usually avoid the news at all costs but will watch Krishnan as he tries to get to the truth. Wishing Baseem and his family all the best.
Thank you, Ch4 and Krishnan, for much respect
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 😊👍.
Especially the Egyptian Jews who were robbed and ethnically cleansed, the Coptic Christians and the Nubians.
How does being enriched by studying Arabic have anything to do with you being an atheist?
@@chrisel4349 It could have led to my changing religion, as the Qur'an is written in Arabic, but it didn't. Lots of Egyptian women tried to convert me though. 👍
@@andrewrobinson2565 I think you just like to mention that you’re an atheist. You studying Arabic is irrelevant to your religion. I’ve taken Arabic classes and nobody in my classes converted to Islam 😂
Its crazy this level we reached when comedians now tend to make way more sense than politicians !
This is the role of comedians, imo. Pointing out the bullshit your society stands on. I recommend some george Carlin bits!
not in scotland, comedy is now a hate crime.
@@sideshow101101 it will soon be here too in Canada...
George carlin is the best ever for calling out the politicians
It's already in Canada.
In south Africa we have Dr Riyaad Moosa. He spent his time to study medicine. He is a doctor who decided to become a comedian. He is great as a comedian, doctor, family man and Muslim.
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.
Sad thing is that what bassem says doesn't only relate to Gaza
True that ❤😢
Bassem is a legend. A man of truth . His dark humor has shaken the western audience.
He is a breath of very fresh air, despite the horror ☘️
He’s an American, jfyi
@@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!
@@MichaelLudden what did you mean actually ?
@@MichaelLudden and?
People like Bassem, make me so embarrassed because they confront me with myself, with my irrelevance and my weakness... He is so courageous, self-confident, supported by clear moral standards, He is like a giant shield, protecting truth and justice from criminal demons of the world... And I'm just a small pawn on the Warfield of the Battle above all Battles... Wandering about Dance Macabre... And dancing dead are not the dead Palestinians and Israelis, but the silent observers...
Bassem Yousuf echoes how I feel. And I also see what he sees. Armies propped up by the west ensuring democracy isn't allowed to develop. Look what what happened to Imran Khan in Pakistan. Propped up militaries just like in Egypt.
I live in London and I'm also cynical. Bassem is intelligent and he is right.
You are not cynical. You are not alone, Conservative & Labour are both the same.
Londostan you mean
@@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.
Bassems Clarity is amazing, it just shows how neutered we have become.
It shows your prejudice. You only see his "clarity" because you agree with him.
@@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)
@@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
@@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
@@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.
Thank you for brining Bassem to the show.
"People in power do whatever they want" he's spot on and the sad thing is nothing is going to change
This man always makes complete sense.
yep
What has the world become to when a clown like him supposedly makes sense
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. ruclips.net/video/wq4lFFNvk8c/видео.htmlsi=lOfcXywYs-tm_4iy
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.
Bassem should go tell his government in Egypt to stop locking the Gazans to death and open the Rafah border
@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.
@@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
@dani-ks9cg got evidence of that? And even if they did that is not how international law works.
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
My heart is with him. He feels the same as us all. Our expectations of humanity have been assaulted and the levels perversion at play have been unveiled.
He is not cynical, he is being realistic.
ask bassem why we take our shoes off at airports
At 81 I can only dream about having the class of Bassem.
ask bassem why we take our shoes off at airports
His ability to put our feelings into words is truly refreshing ❤️
It was a great conversation.
It was important that Bassem showed frustration
This is so heartbreaking and authentic. Obviously, the world is allowing this sadistic genocide. God help us stop this destruction.
Bassem should go tell his government in Egypt to stop locking the Gazans to death and open the Rafah border
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.
@@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.
@@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.
@dani-ks9cg
So you accept you are ethnically cleansing Arabs of Gaza.
Well done channel 4.. SkyNews and BBC should get some lectures on integrity, fairness, honesty, compassion, a voice for the voiceless, stateless and powerless..
BBC, CNN, SKY NEWS are licking their masters shoe.
FREEDOM OF LICKING 🤣
Absolutely. Well said.
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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.
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my god, great work keeping this interview on track 💥 that was a tough one
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.
THanks Mr Jihad, good to have your unbiased take
Respect for both, Bassem and Krishnan
I feel so bad for him .
You could feel the hurt and darkness of the pain he's feeling inside about not being able to do anything for the suffering of his people . .
Sad . That's how we are feeling . 😢
Love you Bassem .
May Allah protect you .
He said it to himself that he is not a Palestinian, he is an Egyptian Muslim migrated to America with a half Palestinian wife, so this concern of his is not because of his people. He is just concerns to his fellow Muslim brothers and sisters at the other part of the world. Not a surprising emotional empathy for the same religious affiliate same as Gal Gadot expressing her empathy towards October 7, massacre incident in Israel. Nothing special about it.
He could ease his pain if he imagined the children of Palestine to be children of Donbass, as he has the same stance and narrative on the issue as Biden and Nuland.
They are NOT his people he is NOT Palestinian!!
@@user-js6iq8bx7k That's true. The ummah, right? And yet, Egypt doesn't want to take any of them. Difference is, Gal was born there, has actual knowledge and experience there. Bassem has slogans and catch phrases and sarcasm and anger. See his recent video on Triggernometry for more
Suffering of his people?
He is Egyptian.
Have you seen Egypt's wall to protect from Palestinian attacks?
Palestine attacks Egypt, too.
Look up the history of the terrorism used by Palestine against Egypt.
Lovely to listen to humane humans. This man is blessed. 🎉
So grateful for Bassem Youssef and his wisdom and clarify!
This was amazing. Thank you Bassem Youssef
He lives up to his name: Bassem - 'the smiling one' in Arabic. 💙
Beautiful...
The smile of pain is clear.
Wow, as an Englishman, I say he makes so much sense
As an Englishman, you're a clown. Your country is being taken over by these liars. Enjoy.
It is very disheartening that life is savagely lost every day in our world, in the interest of powerful politicians and special groups! Thanks Bassem fore sharing your perspective ... Stay Blessed 💛🙏 Please keep your voice heard whenever possible, to impact change in the long term .
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.
Worst part, we know the world will change, BUT FOR THE WORSE!
This interview is like one of the those films that you can watch several times 👍.
Talk about a man of the people.
Saying the quiet parts out load.
Unafraid to challenge the BS and talk plainly. This man has lead a life of many chapters and has matured to come to his own truths that I think he’s happy with and that a lot of people can relate too.
I especially loved when he said, you may feel like you have power to vote for people you want in a democracy, but it’s all an illusion. Our choices don’t matter really. And while we squabbling about cultural terms and be ummming and ahhhing about what is right and wrong. Real people die at that expense.
What can we do? We protest, we shout our displeasure, we try tell the people in power, we are not happy! Yet non of them care. International doesn’t exist. Only who are our political friends and enemies. Who bribes our politicians the most. Democracy vs communism vs fascism.
Nothing we do really matters. At least not in a political sense. It makes me sad 😒
You put it well. Ordinary people are so helpless . The politicians and their handlers call all the shots .
George Carlin already called it.. we have owners😢
Bassem is so real and down to earth
He's fake and delusional.
no, hes a propagandist. hes deceiving you, dont praise evil doers who are leading to your demise
@@bvfckyou xD covering your ears and going lalalala doesnt make him wrong, unless you have a valid point
@@thez5997 Listening to his propaganda and refusal to answer simple questions on Triggernometry podcast did.
@@MagnusGalactusOG tf are you talking about
That guy is a gemstone! Put him everywhere every time.
Perhaps one of our most eloquent speakers. The human race needs more people like Bassam Yousef.
Bassem should go tell his government in Egypt to stop locking the Gazans to death and open the Rafah border
His government traitors they with Israel..... and don't forget that they dictators ... he should speak with USA government
@@dani-ks9cg
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
When you learn Arabic, you unlock new areas in your brain.
@@dani-ks9cg what and facilitate ethnic clensing for Zionist occupation
This is an extraordinary interview where the host is very respectful and gave Bassem his fair time and platform.
Bassem should go tell his government in Egypt to stop locking the Gazans to death and open the Rafah border
@@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.
@@dani-ks9cgthey don’t listen to the Egyptian people they listen to those who trained them and facilitate their power!
@@light7867 Then the WORLD should demand it.
BOYCOTT EGYPT
@@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
God bless Bassem Yousef and the wondaful Journalist who ran this beautiful conversation ....
The more I see of this man, the more I love him. So down to earth, a realist, but funny at the same time.
Channel 4 was the only UK based mainstream media that actually reported what they saw and not what IDF told them to see.
Respect
Channel 4 is sympathetic to Hamas n anti-Jews/Israel. No credibility when mouthing Hamas propaganda. Ameen.
Not sure about that.
@@wbafc1231Not perfect but they come closer than most.
Yes indeed. They’re continuing to do this.
This man is 1000% right