It is a trip that resembles an official meeting with an international political leader. While the boss of kibbutz of Kfar Aza, damaged by the Hamas terrorist attack on October 7.
An unusual visit, where the businessman was able to affirm his support for Benjamin Netanyahu in the war led by Israel against Hamas. According to the American news agency Reuters, who transcribed live discussions on Palestinians. “There is no choice,” said the Tesla boss, adding: “I would like to help too.”
“Stop the propaganda”
The billionaire, also head of Space in the future. And then make Gaza prosperous. If that happens, I think it will be a good future.” Statements highlighted by Benjamin Netanyahu: “I hope you will be involved. And the fact that you came here, I think, says a lot about your commitment to trying to ensure a better future,” responded the Israeli Prime Minister .
Elon Musk’s visit to Israel was primarily intended to be an opportunity for a meeting with the President of the Hebrew State, Isaac Herzog, to discuss the online fight against anti-Semitism. During this interview, scheduled for Monday afternoon, the Israeli leader will be accompanied by “representatives of families of hostages held by Hamas” and “will emphasize the need for action to combat growing anti-Semitism in line,” the Israeli presidential services said in a statement.
Accusations of anti-Semitism
A visit to catch up on shooting for Elon Musk? The sulphurous entrepreneur had in fact (again) created controversy in recent weeks, by responding on X to the owner of an account, who had written that Jewish people encouraged “hatred against white people”, with this message: “You You told the exact truth.” The White House then accused Elon Musk of having made a “despicable promotion of anti-Semitic and racist hatred”, saying that this publication only repeated a conspiracy theory popular among white nationalists, according to which Jews have a plan secret to encourage illegal immigration in Western countries in order to undermine the white majority there.
One more controversy since Elon Musk bought Twitter in October 2022, the billionaire claims to have removed numerous curbs on moderation on the social network in order to promote, in his eyes, freedom of expression. Enough to scare away several major advertisers (Apple, Disney, IBM), who had chosen to suspend their advertisements on the social network.