Elon Musk Two-Step Gesture: Donates Twitter Revenue to Aid Palestinians In Gaza and Israeli Hospitals

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  • Source: Wayne Dupree
  • 11/21/2023
On Tuesday, Elon Musk, a billionaire entrepreneur, made an announcement regarding the revenue generated on X, previously known as Twitter, in relation to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Musk revealed his intention to donate this revenue to hospitals in Israel, as well as to the Red Cross and Red Crescent in Gaza.

Following a series of recent announcements made by various companies, including Apple, Disney, Comcast, IBM, Warner Bros., Paramount Global, and Lionsgate, Elon Musk has also made a significant declaration. Several companies decided to withdraw from the platform due to concerns regarding the placement of their advertisements alongside far-right messages.

Elon Musk, the founder of X Corp, recently made an announcement regarding the company's plans to donate all revenue generated from advertising and subscriptions related to the war in Gaza. In his statement, Musk stated that the funds would be directed towards hospitals in Israel as well as the Red Cross/Crescent in Gaza.

In response to inquiries about the allocation of funds to hospitals and nonprofit organizations, Musk outlined a plan to ensure transparency and accountability. According to Musk, X, a designated entity, will be responsible for monitoring the utilization of funds, thereby ensuring that both the Red Cross and Red Crescent receive the intended financial support. In addition, the billionaire expressed his willingness to consider alternative proposals for distributing the funds to nonprofit organizations.

Elon Musk expressed the importance of valuing the innocent, emphasizing that their race, creed, religion, or any other factor should not be a determining factor in our concern for them.

Several companies have recently withdrawn their advertisements from X, following allegations made by the nonprofit organization Media Matters for America. The organization claimed that advertisements from prominent companies such as Apple, IBM, Amazon, and Oracle were displayed alongside far-right content on X. In response to the allegations made against him, Elon Musk has taken legal action by filing a defamation lawsuit against Media Matters. Musk claims that the media watchdog organization has engaged in the fabrication of data within its report.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made an announcement on Monday regarding his decision to initiate an investigation into Media Matters. The investigation is centered around allegations of fraudulent activity associated with the organization. The nonprofit organization is facing legal action as it is being prosecuted under the Texas Business Organizations Code and the Deceptive Trade Practices Act.

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Elon Musk recently found himself embroiled in a controversy surrounding his response to a post on a social media platform. The post in question was critical of Jewish communities, and Musk's reply garnered attention due to its content. In his response, Musk stated that the user expressing the criticism was speaking "the actual truth."

Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida and a potential candidate for the 2024 presidential election, has come to the defense of billionaire Elon Musk. DeSantis stated that he had not personally seen a recent post by Musk that critics have labeled as antisemitic. However, DeSantis also mentioned that he has never observed Musk engaging in any behavior that could be considered antisemitic.



 

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