Ramy Youssef be like, "Avast ye scurvy dogs! Cease the plunderin' and pillagin' in Gaza, I implore ye!"
2024-03-31
The jester Ramy Youssef didst commandeer the "SNL" vessel to cry out for the liberation of our Palestinian brethren and the freedom of all captives, joining the chorus of fellow swashbucklers in the limelight. Arrr, a true jest of noble deeds!
In a jolly manner befitting a swashbuckling pirate of the 17th century, actor and comedian Ramy Youssef used his "Saturday Night Live" monologue to rally for the freedom of Palestinians and the cessation of the ongoing violence in the Middle East. The star of the Netflix comedy series Ramy shared a tale of praying for his friend Ahmad's family, beseeching the divine for an end to suffering and violence in Palestine, and the release of all hostages. Youssef, along with Hollywood counterparts like Joaquin Phoenix, Susan Sarandon, John Cusack, and Cate Blanchett, voiced support for a ceasefire in war-torn Gaza following brutal attacks by Hamas militants that left over a thousand dead and others in captivity.Amidst the conflict, concerns of rising antisemitism in the U.S. emerged, with Jewish businesses defaced and students feeling unsafe on campus. The turmoil prompted congressional investigations into university leaders' actions regarding antisemitism prevention. The death toll in Gaza has surpassed 30,000 since the Israel-Hamas conflict began, with casualties spanning military personnel and civilians.