A handful of young Egyptians find relief from the country 's turmoil in stand - up comedy . The group , Hezb El Comedy , also teaches the art of stand - up to other aspiring comics . Young people in Israel have also started a stand - up comedy group . says Al Gahry . For comics in the Middle East who do n't censor themselves , it can be a risky business .
A handful of young Egyptians find relief from the country 's turmoil in stand - up comedy . The group , Hezb El Comedy , also teaches the art of stand - up to other aspiring comics . Young people in Israel have also started a stand - up comedy group . For comics in the Middle East who do n't censor themselves , it can be a risky business .