Subsequently, Bassem Youssef clarified that his account wasn’t taken down by X (formerly Twitter). He also mentioned that, when it comes to his loved ones, he needs to consider safety concerns. In a recent Instagram post, Youssef revealed that he would only return to X once he resolves safety issues concerning his loved ones. He clarified that he did not want to falsely victimize himself, stating, “When I resolve safety issues concerning my loved ones, I might consider coming back,” though he added that he was unsure when that might be.
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Meanwhile, Bassem Youssef received a critical message on Monday, which was captured by other X users. In his post, Youssef criticized the use of the term “anti-Semitism” as a “fear tactic” meant to “shut down conversations” and “intimidate people,” as it was his last tweet.
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There was initial speculation that one of Youssef’s last posts on X might have led to his account suspension. The comedian had commented on discussions about Israel’s attack on Gaza, stating: “Anti-Semitism was an accusation that used to freeze the blood in people’s veins.
Youssef also warned his followers to be cautious of any accounts on X pretending to be him, asserting that “any other account posing as me on Twitter is fake.”
Despite the controversy, many supporters believe that Bassem Youssef is under threat and stand by him during this turbulent time.