Muslim-American comic Ramy Youssef known as for a free Palestine and for the hostages in Gaza to be freed in a part of his monologue of Saturday Night time Stay.
The actor of Egyptian descent, who created and starred in Hulu’s Ramy, appeared in his first stint as host of the weekly comedy present shortly after main a gaggle calling for a ceasefire whereas sporting red-handed pins on the 2024 Oscar ceremony.
The monologue began by noting that “that is an extremely non secular weekend. We’re within the holy month of Ramadan, tomorrow is Easter, and yesterday, Beyoncé launched a brand new album. There’s simply so many religions celebrating unexpectedly.”
Shortly after noting that he was celebrating “the Ramadan one,” he elaborated on the vacation.
“I really like Ramadan as a result of I really like hanging out with Muslims,” he mentioned. “We’re so loving, and I really feel like folks don’t know that about us. They know all these different issues. However man, we love to like, and we’re so free with it.”
Ramy Youssef’s monologue on SNL tonight. He known as for the hostages to be freed and for Gaza and the Palestinians there to be free of Hamas as properly. pic.twitter.com/Gv1HUDP3ix
Ramy Hassan (performed by Ramy Youssef) and Zainab (performed by MaameYaa Boafo) in a scene from the second season of the Hulu present “Ramy.” (A24) (credit score: JTA)
Calling to ‘free Palestine’
He mentioned the upcoming US election earlier than pushing on to his major matter – a free Palestine and liberating the captives.
He mentioned the struggling in Gaza primarily based on a cellphone name from a pal with household there. “He goes, ‘Ramy. They’re struggling. I don’t know the place half of them are. I don’t know what to do. Please pray for them. It’s the one factor we are able to do,’” Youssef quoted.
“In order that evening, I’m going to wish, and my prayers are … difficult. I’ve acquired loads to slot in. My God, please, please assist Ahmed’s household. Please cease the struggling. Cease the violence. Please. free the folks of Palestine. Please.”
He then known as for the freedom of the captives – earlier than making a remark a few pal’s canine in a “custody battle” – nearly delegitimizing the request for hostage freedom.
“And please free the hostages, all the hostages, please,” he added, to extra loud applause. “And when you’re at it, I imply, , free Mr. Bojangles. I imply he’s, he’s a wonderful canine. I’m praying for that canine.”
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