"Arr! Israeli scallywags scold Elon Musk's visit to Israel, cryin' foul of antisemitism. 'Tis a jolly mess, mateys!"
2023-11-28
Arr, Elon Musk's venture to Israel be met with loud disapproval from the scribblers of that land, for the scurvy dog hath been accused of heinous acts of antisemitism in recent times, yarrr!
Israeli journalists are criticizing Elon Musk's visit to Israel due to accusations of antisemitism. Musk met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli President Isaac Herzog, and the families of Israeli hostages taken by Hamas. He also visited an Israeli kibbutz where civilians were killed in terrorist attacks. However, not everyone in Israel welcomed Musk's visit, especially members of the media.Haaretz editor in chief Esther Solomon called Musk a "blatant antisemite" and criticized Netanyahu for giving him a PR visit. Times of Israel reporter Amy Spiro also expressed her discomfort with welcoming someone who has endorsed antisemitic views on his platform.
Musk has been under fire for endorsing a post on X that was labeled as antisemitic. In response to a user claiming that Jewish communities promote hatred against whites, Musk replied, "You have said the actual truth." He later clarified that he was criticizing the Anti-Defamation League and their progressive politics.
Critics have accused Musk of not cracking down on antisemitic rhetoric on his platform. Additionally, major advertisers such as IBM, Apple, Disney, Lionsgate, and Paramount have left X after Media Matters published a report alleging their ads appeared alongside antisemitic content.
Musk described his visit to Israel as emotionally difficult, acknowledging the places where people were murdered. He also stated that there is no choice but for Israel to retaliate against Hamas for killing civilians. Musk announced that X Corp will donate all revenue from advertising and subscriptions associated with the war in Gaza to hospitals in Israel and the Red Cross/Crescent in Gaza.