In a recent announcement, Elon Musk shared that all revenue from advertising and subscriptions related to the conflict in Gaza will be contributed to hospitals in Israel and the Red Cross in Gaza.
The CEO of X affirmed that the company will monitor the utilization of the funds through the Red Cross/Crescent to ensure they do not reach the hands of Hamas.
Elaborating on his decision, the tech magnate emphasized the importance of caring for innocent individuals regardless of their ethnic, religious, or any other affiliations.
X Corp will be donating all revenue from advertising & subscriptions associated with the war in Gaza to hospitals in Israel and the Red Cross/Crescent in Gaza
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) November 21, 2023
This move comes in the wake of scrutiny faced by the billionaire over allegations of promoting anti-Semitism, following a controversial response to a racist post.
The series of events unfolded when Musk became embroiled in a debate regarding a Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism campaign video.
The video depicted a father confronting his son about his online hate speech, prompting the son to reevaluate his words and behavior.
In response to the video, a user made derogatory remarks, to which Musk expressed his disinterest in the issues faced by certain groups.
Musk’s response sparked controversy and criticism, with many scrutinizing his views and statements.