Bassem Youssef
Dr Bassem Raafat Mohamed Youssef (born 22 March 1974) is an Egyptian-American comedian, television host, and former physician.
Beginning his career with The B+ Show (2011), which was inspired by his experiences during the 2011 Egyptian revolution, he later rose to prominence as the host of El Bernameg (2011–2014), a satirical comedy show focused on Egyptian politics. In 2015, Youssef hosted the 43rd International Emmy Awards in New York City.
Bassem Youssef holds a strongly critical position towards the State of Israel, particularly regarding its policies towards Palestinians and its actions in Gaza. His views are rooted in anti-colonialism, anti-occupation, and anti-oppression, often drawing parallels between authoritarianism in Egypt and Israel’s treatment of Palestinians.
Website: https://www.bassemyoussef.xyz/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bassem/
