HEATED Israel vs Palestine Debate w/ Bassem Youssef | PBD Podcast | Ep. 349

Patrick Bet-David, Adam Sosnick, and Vincent Oshana are joined by comedian, television host and surgeon Dr. Bassem Youssef! Bassem Raafat Mohamed Youssef is an Egyptian comedian, television host, and surgeon. He is best-known in his media career for having hosted Al Bernameg, a satirical comedy show focused on Egyptian politics, from 2011 to 2014. 3:25 - Bassem discusses when he decided to leave medicine and become a comedian. 12:28 - How Bassem became the Jon Stewart of Egypt. 15:29 - Bassem explains why he was forced to flee Egypt over his criticism of the Egyptian government. 26:38 - Bassem explains why he won’t perform in Israel. 38:22 - Adam and Bassem argue about the death toll in Gaza following the October 6th attack on Israel. 48:46 - Did the Israeli government know about the October 7th Hamas attack in advance? 51:56 - How to move forward in Israel following the October 7th attack. 56:07 - Are the tensions in the Middle East a social or economic issue? 1:06:50 - How the United States government uses economic hitmen to bankrupt and run other countries. 1:15:01 - Why there were no wars that broke out under Trump’s administration. 1:26:40 - How the Military Industrial Complex continues to feed the U.S war machine. 1:32:31 - Why Israel was established and if the region can ever see peace? 1:46:42 - Stats on the genocide of Palestinians at the hands of Israel. 1:51:20 - What is the solution to the conflict between Israel and Palestine? Follow Bassem Youssef on Instagram: For tour dates, tickets and more check out : Purchase Patrick’s new book “Choose Your Enemies Wisely“: Register to win a Valuetainment Boss Set (valued at over $350): Get a free “Future Looks Bright“ Hat & T-Shirt: Purchase two “Future Looks Bright“ Hats and one “Future Looks Bright“ T-Shirt & use the promo code “pbdpodcast2024“ at checkout! Connect one-on-one with the right expert to get the answers you need with Minnect: Get best-in-class business advice with Bet-David Consulting: Visit for the latest news and insights from the world of politics, business and entertainment: Visit Valuetainment University for the best courses online for entrepreneurs: Text “PODCAST” to 310-340-1132 to get the latest updates in real-time! SUBSCRIBE TO: @VALUETAINMENT @vtsoscast @ValuetainmentComedy @bizdocpodcast @theunusualsuspectspodcast Want to be clear on your next 5 business moves? Join the channel to get exclusive access to perks: Download the podcasts on all your favorite platforms Patrick Bet-David is the founder and CEO of Valuetainment Media. He is the author of the #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller “Your Next Five Moves” (Simon & Schuster) and a father of 2 boys and 2 girls. He currently resides in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.