Accused of anti-Semitism, comedian Bassem Youssef slams 'empty accusation'

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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.

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