🤨 Blocking of Bassem Youssef’s X-account causes a stir
Bassem Youssef, Egypt’s king of comedy and political punchlines, found his account suspended on X. Since then, his name has topped the trending charts, sparking widespread speculation about the reasons for the suspension and who might be responsible for silencing one of the most vocal voices in Arab comedy.
“The Anti-Semite of the Week”
The closure of Bassem Youssef’s account came after he was dubbed “Anti-Semite of the Week” for sharing a post on his Instagram account with the caption “StopAntisemitism,” warning people about his “insidious lies and dangerous narratives” and accusing him of spreading “insidious lies and dangerous narratives” through a controversial post on his Instagram account.
Now, why exactly did X block Bassem Youssef’s account?
What prompted X to suspend his account remains unconfirmed, as X has not publicly commented on the matter. However, activists suspect it may be related to the platform’s policies regarding discussions about Palestine, particularly given the conflict in Gaza since October 7, in which the Israeli military is involved. Whether Bassem’s last post before the suspension was the straw that broke the camel’s back is speculation, for which there is no official explanation.
The reactions are worldwide!
The blocking has provoked mixed reactions around the world. In the Western world, there is growing unease about the consequences for freedom of expression. In the Arab world, however, opinions are divided: some say Bassem’s account was rightly blocked and even speculate that he played a role in its blocking. While and others have expressed their unconditional support for him.
Watch the discussion about Bassem Youssef’s X account suspension on The Lovin Cairo Show
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