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Musk visits Israel, tours Kfar Aza with Netanyahu; Israel says Gaza Starlink use requires its approval
What he said or did
Musk toured Kibbutz Kfar Aza with Prime Minister Netanyahu and said in an X Spaces conversation that Israel had no choice
but to eliminate Hamas. Israel announced an agreement in principle that Starlink units may operate in Israel, including Gaza, only with its communications ministry's approval.
Background
The visit followed widespread criticism after Musk endorsed a post on X earlier in November 2023 that the White House condemned as antisemitic, and advertiser withdrawals from X.
Official response
Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi welcomed a principle understanding
with Musk. President Herzog's office said their meeting would address combating antisemitism online.
What happened next
In February 2024 Israel approved Starlink for a UAE field hospital in Rafah, saying Gaza units would be approved individually after security checks (CNN).
Sources
- Al Jazeera27 Nov 2023
- CBS News27 Nov 2023
- CNN14 Feb 2024
This entry records what was publicly said or done, as reported by the sources above. Quotes are attributed to the person who made them.
