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Netanyahu is speaking to Congress about Israel's war with Hamas. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Elon Musk recently faced backlash for agreeing with a social media user who posted antisemitic content on his platform, X. However, despite this controversy, world leaders are hesitant to criticize or alienate Musk due to his technological influence. Musk's satellite internet provider, Starlink, has allowed him to establish connections with world leaders by offering essential communication services. Musk's recent visit to Israel, where he met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, showcased his political clout and the potential for collaboration between Starlink and the Israeli government. While Musk's political views have caused controversy, his power as the owner of Starlink and X outweighs his personal beliefs, according to Tehilla Shwartz Altshuler, a senior fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute. [Extracted from the article]

Billionaire X owner Elon Musk visited Israel on Monday following backlash over his public endorsement of an antisemitic post on the social media platform. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Musk announced X will donate to aid groups in Gaza and Israel after the platform faced days of criticism for allowing antisemitic content. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Musk's Boring Co. tunneling business could help boost much-needed infrastructure development in Israel, which suffers from a beleaguered public transportation system and the worst traffic in the developed world. Netanyahu said he and Musk had breakfast at the prime minister's residence, and Musk discussed his tunneling technology. [Extracted from the article]