Netanyahu to Meet With Musk in U.S. Amid Controversy Over Antisemitism Allegations

Netanyahu expected to meet with Musk during upcoming U.S. visit despite controversies surrounding Musk and antisemitism.
Musk has been amplifying an antisemitic campaign against ADL and platforming hate speech on Twitter.
Spikes in antisemitism correlated with social media, yet Musk defends himself against allegations.
Musk threatens legal action against ADL, accusing them of causing Twitter's stock drop.
Despite allegations, Netanyahu previously called Musk wise and admirable in video statement on Twitter.

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Netanyahu Urges Musk to Combat Antisemitism on Twitter While Respecting Free Speech

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Posted 9/10/2023, 6:01:00 PM

Netanyahu to Meet With Musk in U.S. Amid Controversy Over Antisemitism Allegations

Netanyahu expected to meet with Musk during upcoming U.S. visit despite controversies surrounding Musk and antisemitism.
Musk has been amplifying an antisemitic campaign against ADL and platforming hate speech on Twitter.
Spikes in antisemitism correlated with social media, yet Musk defends himself against allegations.
Musk threatens legal action against ADL, accusing them of causing Twitter's stock drop.
Despite allegations, Netanyahu previously called Musk wise and admirable in video statement on Twitter.

haaretz.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/15/2023

Biden to Meet With World Leaders at UN General Assembly, Host Zelensky at White House

9/15/2023

Musk Sparks Controversy By Rejecting Ukraine's Request to Use Starlink for Drone Attack

9/17/2023

Netanyahu Heads to U.S. for Meetings with Biden and UN, but Declines Request from Jewish Groups

9/18/2023

Erdogan Pitches Tesla Factory in Turkey to Musk During UN Meeting

9/18/2023

Netanyahu and Musk Meet Amid Controversies Over AI and Antisemitism

9/18/2023

Netanyahu Urges Musk to Combat Antisemitism on Twitter While Respecting Free Speech

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged Elon Musk to condemn antisemitism and find a way to combat it on his social media platform X, during a meeting at a Tesla factory in California.

9/19/2023

Zelensky Urges More Support from Israel, Discusses Early Warning System and Concerns Over Russia-Iran Ties in Meeting with Netanyahu