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Elon Musk to Visit Israel Amid Antisemitism Controversies

The visit follows backlash over Musk's endorsement of an antisemitic conspiracy theory and his proposal to provide Starlink internet service to the Gaza Strip.

  • Elon Musk, owner of the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is expected to visit Israel next week to show solidarity with the residents of Gaza frontier towns that were overrun by Hamas terrorists on October 7.
  • Musk's visit comes amid controversies surrounding his endorsement of an antisemitic conspiracy theory, which led to major advertisers, including Apple, pulling out from X.
  • Musk is scheduled to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog during his visit.
  • Musk recently angered Israeli officials by proposing to provide Starlink satellite-based internet service to the Gaza Strip, with officials alleging that Hamas would use the technology for military purposes.
  • Musk has pledged to donate all revenue from advertising and subscriptions associated with the war in Gaza to hospitals in Israel.
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