Why has Elon Musk become the latest target of pro-war Jewish lobby?
The Jewish lobby, upset by the display of genocidal actions perpetrated by Israel in Gaza Strip on social media platform X, intensified their efforts to pressure Elon Musk. As a result, the European Commission and major companies associated with Jewish lobbies - including Apple, Disney, and IBM - have chosen to temporarily halt their advertising expenditures on the X platform.
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- Published Date: 12:58 | 19 November 2023
- Modified Date: 01:01 | 19 November 2023
Reports of Israeli aggression against innocent civilians spread quickly through social media, particularly on Elon Musk's X platform. This sparked concern from the USA, EU, and Jewish community. As a result, Jewish businessmen urging action against Elon Musk put pressure on the X platform.
In response to this situation, the EU Commission made the decision to cease advertising on the social media platform X.
In his statement, EU Commission spokesperson Johannes Bahrke chose not to address Israel's genocidal attacks, instead pointing out a concerning rise in disinformation and hate speech across various social media platforms. He also mentioned advising against advertising on these platforms at this time due to potential inappropriate context.
Musk's controversial stance on a recent issue has caused a stir among Jewish-owned businesses in the United States. As a result, prominent companies like Apple, Disney, and IBM have chosen to pause their advertisement investments on the X platform. The decision was prompted by Musk's support of a post that was deemed "anti-Semitic."
In response to a user's post on the X platform claiming that Jews are perpetuating the same hatred they want others to stop using against them onto white people, Elon Musk acknowledged, "You spoke the truth."
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