Accused of anti-Semitism, comedian Bassem Youssef slams ’empty accusation’ • FRANCE 24 English

FRANCE 24 spoke to Egyptian-American comedian Bassem Youssef, who has spoken out against the war in Gaza. The former Egyptian TV icon called accusations of anti-Semitism against him “laughable“. Calling the label “overused“, especially against Jews supporting the Palestinian cause, he said anti-Semitism “has become a comical accusation“. “Anti-Zionism is not anti-Semitism,“ he added. Read more about this story in our article: 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on X (Twitter): Browse the news in pictures on Instagram: Discover our TikTok videos: Get the latest top stories on Telegram: