A popular television show in Egypt plays pranks on unwitting celebrities . They are asked about their views on Israel and then told they are on Israeli television . And with the election of Egyptian President Mohammed Morsy after more than a year of political upheaval , the show 's popularity has raised concern about the stability of Egypt 's three-decade-old peace accord with Israel . Some have responded with anti - Israeli slurs and insults before being told it is a prank . Show 's creator : The show ` ` is an important gut - level issue ''
A popular television show in Egypt plays pranks on unwitting celebrities . They are asked about their views on Israel and then told they are on Israeli television . Some have responded with anti - Israeli slurs and insults before being told it is a prank . Show 's creator : The show ` ` is an important gut - level issue ''