Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly backed Elon Musk, dismissing accusations that the billionaire made a Nazi salute during a recent event.
In a post on X, the social media platform owned by Musk, Netanyahu called the allegations a “false smear” and reaffirmed Musk’s strong support for Israel.
Netanyahu said that Musk is a “great friend of Israel” and praised his actions following the October 7 massacre, in which Hamas terrorists carried out an attack against the Jewish people.
The Israeli leader highlighted Musk’s repeated support for Israel’s right to defend itself against terrorism, adding, “I thank him for this.”
The controversy arose after Musk made a straight-armed gesture during a speech at the inauguration of the new US president, which some observers interpreted as a Nazi salute. Musk had been praising former President Donald Trump’s ideological stance during the address.
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