Online users in Egypt and across the Middle East have shown overwhelming support for renowned Egyptian political satirist Bassem Youssef after his X account was deactivated on Tuesday. Initial reports suggested that the platform had suspended his account, allegedly due to accusations of antisemitism and his vocal pro-Palestinian stance during the ongoing Gaza conflict, sparking significant backlash, with many rallying behind Youssef and condemning the platform’s decision. Arabic and English hashtags carrying his name quickly gained traction online, drawing over 140,000 reposts and comments in …