Bassem Youssef mocked Israel's apology for the killing of aid workers in Gaza. He appeared wearing a Palestinian keffiyeh on the American channel CNN.
His appearance sparked supportive reactions on social media, especially on Twitter. The Israeli army targeted the "International Kitchen" convoy in the city of Deir al-Balah (central Gaza Strip) last Monday, killing 7 foreigners holding the nationalities of Australia, Poland, Britain, the United States, and Canada, in addition to Palestine. The attack sparked increasing international criticism, including from countries that are allies of Israel.