Bassem Youssef: Israel-Palestine, Gaza, Hamas, Middle East, Satire & Fame | Lex Fridman Podcast #424
Bassem Youssef: Israel-Palestine, Gaza, Hamas, Middle East, Satire & Fame | Lex Fridman Podcast #424
Bassem Youssef is an Egyptian-American comedian & satirist, referred to as the Jon Stewart of the Arab World. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors:
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1:21 – Oct 7
31:49 – Two-state solution
47:28 – Holocaust
55:15 – 1948
1:04:07 – Egypt
1:18:29 – Jon Stewart
1:20:42 – Going viral during the Arab Spring
1:44:45 – Arabic vs English
1:57:08 – Sam Harris and Jihad
2:02:16 – Religion
2:21:28 – TikTok
2:26:00 – Joe Rogan
2:27:58 – Joe Biden
2:32:23 – Putin
2:34:11 – War
2:39:07 – Hope
All is TABOO.
In Yoav Shamir's film "Defamation", at the 4th minute his grandmother says something interesting.
Christians did not persecute the Jews because they killed Christ. Find out who Ibrahim Ibn Jakob of Tortosa was then, connect strings. The First Crusade took place in 1096. Before this, Muslims had mercilessly attacked Europe 548 times since the time of Muhammad, until the 16th century. 548 wars of jihad versus 16 crusades. Dr. Bill Warner – I refer you to his materials. Spain, southern France and southern Italy, and Byzantium were frequently attacked. Muslims, plundered the Basilica of St. Peter in Rome in 846, they destroyed the Basilica of the Holy Sepulchre in 1009 in Jerusalem. About a million Christians became slaves. In countries bordering with Islamic countries, Jews often helped and opened city gates during sieges. They were involved in the slave trade – Ibrahim Ibm Jakob.
In my country, they demanded autonomy for themselves, territorial autonomy and exemption from responsibility before the law. Nowadays, isn't it like destroying a country from the inside?
But all this, It's taboo, otherwise you'll end up like Professor Norman Finkelstein did.
Ive been black balled for having an opinion. Therefore, I look up to those who are brave enough to speak.
Hi Lexi,
I’m a regular listener of your podcast and appreciate the platform you provide for diverse viewpoints. However, I felt compelled to reach out regarding your latest episode.
The guest you brought on presented perspectives that I, and perhaps others, found to be poorly informed and lacking in responsibility. Such discussions can influence public opinion, and it’s crucial that they’re grounded in accurate information and empathy for all parties involved.
Your platform has the power to enlighten and educate, so I urge you to consider the implications of presenting one-sided narratives, especially on topics as sensitive as international conflicts where lives are profoundly affected.
Let’s strive for peace and understanding in all conversations. I believe your podcast can play a role in promoting thoughtful discourse and look forward to episodes that consider all sides of complex issues.
Best regards,
Maor.
it is so sad that we need o defend and explain tge absolute right of people who are as ancient as the river and the land being oppressed and wronged and butchered by a bunch of just "settlers" they are not even the original people!
The myanmar example was so spot on. This man's knowledge 1000000
2:03:04
لولا الأديان لم يكن هناك مجتمعات .. سيكون البشر متفرقون لا يجمعهم شئ وسينقرضون في النهاية … لماذا أموت لأجلك وأنا سأعيش مرة واحده .. لماذا أضحي لأجل لاشئ … لماذا تمنعني من فعل الأشياء السيئة وتمنعني من أن أضر الناس وأعيش بمنتهى الحرية .. طالما هذا ليس سيئاً في الحقيقة … كل شخص سيعتدي على الآخر وسنكون مثل الحيوانات وفي النهاية لن نتطور … في الحقيقة الذي جعلنا نتطور هي المعتقدات … لذلك الإله جعلنا بفطرتنا لابد أن نمشي على قواعد حتى نستطيع العيش على الأرض …. نعم بعض الأديان مخترعه … لكن هناك دين واحد هو الدين الحقيقي وقواعده سليمه تنفع للعيش عليها من دون أي مشكلة
لأن الله جعل البشر بطبيعتهم يسعون لأن يكون لهم دين وإله يعبدوه .. لذلك من لم يجد الدين الحقيقي اخترع دين مزيف واخترع إله ليعبده.
… الله جعل كل هؤلاء المليارات من البشر بطبيعتهم يسعون أن يكون عندهم أديان .. إذاً هناك دين حقيقي .
أعتقد أن الملحدين أبعد الناس عن المنطق …
ثم يأتي ملحد يسأل .. هل الأديان من صنع البشر ؟
السؤال الصحيح .. لماذا كل هذه الأديان موجوده على الأرض ؟ .. هذا هو السؤال المنطقي .. والإجابه .. لأن الإله جعل في تركيبتهم وخلقتهم أن يبحثوا عن خالقهم وخالق السموات والأرض ليعبدوه … وخلقهم لفترة محدوده يعيشون فترة قصيرة ثم يموتون … يعيشون لأجل الديانه ولأجل أن يعبدوه … إن كان هذا صدفه وليس هناك إله .. لماذا الصدفه لم تجعل شخصاً واحداً يعيش للأبد … أم أن الصدفه تسير على نظام محكم وقوانين ثابته اخترعها شخص ما ؟!
stop this genocide free palestine
Absolute clown! Stop normalizing terrorists!
Christian’s don’t hate Jews. Christ came here to die and be resurrected, which is to say the Jews didn’t kill him. He chose to die. We believe the Israelites are God’s chosen people. The Crusades are often sited but that period was not a reflection of Christian values. The Bible warns that basically woe will be brought against those who go against Israel. The real issue is Ishmael and Isaac and a misunderstanding in Islam that God’s land grant covenant was conferred to Ishmael rather than Isaac. The Palestinian problem was really caused by neighboring Arab nations who wouldn’t taken in, thus creating a refugee problem. Ariel Sharon said he wouldn’t be satisfied until the Jews were driven into the sea. I think Jews are hated by the Arab world out of jealousy. People protesting against Israel today are ill-informed.
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He's great to listen to, but dodged the question on 48 victory. I came in thinking he was a little more balanced or critical of both sides.
2:24:54 😂😂😂
In my opinion The dude is a Muslim brotherhood sympathiser. No wonder Egypt did not want him around. He is very selective with his examples and denies the crimes hamas has committed and video taped.
Id like to add. Netanyahu who gave the military a free-hand against the Palestinians had led to the genocide. Lets not talk about Israel War Cabinet. As in Japan, the Emperor gave a free hand to its military invasion of Asia. The Israel militant led by its generals, and Commander in Chief, the PM, must be held accountable for all the murderous killings of Palestinians.
Bassem amazing as usual. Bravo for giving Palestinians a voice and compromise your life
Where can I c THIS “AWESOME HUMAN BEING” @ A LIVE VENUE BETWEEN PITTSBURGH & CLEAVLAND ANYTIME SOON !!
12:09 finally lex gained some balls, and push back a little please!
9:41 Bassem Youssef is the 5 layers of bulkshit. Look how he managed to pretend how he will take the Netanyahu call. When he knows any way to answer differently he’d be massacred in his society
7:10 couldn’t even believe the level bullshitery that this man can reach
Solid points on both sides. PS it's ANC, not NFC at https://youtu.be/sG8u6owzad4?t=2305
This bloke would be slightly credible if he could actually come up with some actual answers to solving the worlds problems instead of just complaining and being nothing but a pessimist.
He we was given an escape out of Egypt and brought to a safe democratic country that billons of other migrants would kill to be in , and then he decides that he can’t even be bothered voting for a leader of the country he lives in , but yet complains why nothing in the world changes .
It’s so easy to do and say what he does to become famous , but he offers not one single answer to any issue that he continually complains about .
I would like to see him go back to Egypt and let him spend some time realising how blessed he is to have a life living in a safe democratic country in where you can say anything and have an opinion against your own government without being sentenced to death .
He may be a comedian , but when it comes to being in touch with reality , he is the joke .
He reminds me of a dark and unfunny version of our great Robyn Williams . 😜
the thing is when they laugh about being Americans , like that's all it really takes. I'm an American. assimilate and there is no issues. this is a land of freedom and I'm glad you two have been apart of it. i do stand with America first but I'm tired of all the racism associated with that movement. Great people should be welcome to come without this stigma. thank you guys for all the work you do.
Well this dude bs soured like old milk. go grab your paycheck Bassam
@lexfridman News from Palestine is not propaganda. It's raw actual live footage of a genocide, ethnic cleansing land grab, and then some that's been going on for circa 100 years. It's the Tiktokers from Israel that is propaganda, along with IDF soldiers documenting their own terrorism and Western media complicity throughout the years! There is no balance in this comparison. Stop doing that! It's Zionist PROPAGANDA that has enabled all this, silenced the world, and terrorizes anyone who attempts to think and see the truth for a second
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I see the guy setting traps for bassem but he was more intelligent kudos!!
Ironic that an Egyptian would not include Pre-christian, ancient history when looking at the origins of suppression/subjugation of the Jews