Elon Musk set to meet Israeli president, hostage families amid rising antisemitism on social media platform X
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Israeli President Herzog is set to meet visiting Elon Musk to discuss combatting online anti-Semitism on X (formerly Twitter). Musk, facing criticism and legal challenges, will also engage with families affected because of the Israel-Hamas war.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to meet visiting billionaire Elon Musk on Monday (Nov 27), focusing on addressing the surge of anti-Semitism online.
Musk, the owner of X (formerly Twitter), has faced criticism for the alleged increase in hate speech on the platform since his takeover. The White House has accused him of promoting antisemitism by endorsing a post that contained a conspiracy theory.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is the latest to speak out against Musk.
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During the meeting, President Herzog will engage with Musk on combating online anti-Semitism, said the president's office.
The meeting will include representatives of families affected by a Hamas terror attack on October 7, highlighting the ongoing trauma for those held captive.
Families of hostages held by Hamas will share their experiences, shedding light on the horrors of the Hamas attack and the enduring pain and uncertainty faced by those held captive.
Netanyahu's call to Musk
Earlier, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had urged Musk to take action against antisemitism on X, stressing on the need to counter not only antisemitism but any form of collective hatred.
Musk acknowledged the challenge of preventing all hate speech on his platform but expressed a general stance against attacking any group.
X Corp is suing nonprofit Media Matters, alleging that it drove away advertisers by depicting the platform as abundant in antisemitic content.
Musk has also threatened legal action against the Anti-Defamation League over claims of increased problematic and racist speech on the platform since his $44-billion takeover.
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The war between Israel and Gaza has intensified friction within communities, resulting in a surge of hate crimes targeting both antisemitism and Islamophobia.
Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.
(With inputs from agencies)
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