Elon Musk, in a candid moment during the New York Times DealBook Summit, reiterated his commitment to the Jewish community and the Israeli people, and addressed the issue of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Musk proudly showcased an army tag necklace given to him by the parents of a hostage.
Musk revealed, "Do you see this thing? Do you know what it is? This says, 'Bring them home'. The hostages. It was given to me by the parents of one of the hostages. And I said I would wear it as long as there was a hostage still remaining. And I have."
Expressing solidarity with the Jewish community, Musk stated, "The Jewish people have been persecuted for thousands of years." He emphasized the importance of raising awareness about the situation, particularly in the face of massive demonstrations for Hamas that have taken place in major cities in the West.
Musk called for collective reflection, stating, "Everyone here has seen the massive demonstrations for Hamas. In every major city in the west, that should be jarring."
For a glimpse into this impactful moment and Musk's dedication to these crucial causes, watch the viral documentation video-tweet from the New York Times DealBook Summit interview:
In the interview, Musk shared a statement: "I did, you know, post on a primary timeline to be absolutely clear that I'm not anti-semitic. And that I, in fact, if anything, am a Philosemitic." He emphasized his unequivocal condemnation of anti-Semitism, stating, "I literally posted. 'I condemn anti-Semitism in all its forms', like, that is literal."