Hamas Invites Elon Musk To Visit Gaza After His Trip To Israel

A senior official from Hamas has invited Elon Musk to visit Gaza, urging him to witness the extent of destruction caused by the Israeli bombardment.

The invitation followed Musk’s visit to Israel, where he seemed to shift his stance on the conflict after meeting with Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.

“We invite him to visit Gaza to see the extent of the massacres and destruction committed against the people of Gaza, in compliance with the standards of objectivity and credibility,” stated Hamas’ senior official Osama Hamdan during a press conference in Beirut.

The hashtag #ElonGoToGaza is trending on his social media platform X, with many urging Elon Musk to visit Gaza as well.

Musk’s stance on the conflict seemed to shift during his visit.

In an earlier interview with podcast host Lex Fridman, Musk criticised Israel’s bombardment effort and ground invasion of Gaza, suggesting that it could backfire and create more resistance.

“For every Hamas member you kill, how many do you create?” he said. “If you kill somebody’s child in Gaza, you’ve made at least a few Hamas members.”

However, during his two-day visit to Israel on November 27,  Musk expressed support for Israel’s actions after meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The billionaire tycoon stated that there was “no choice” but to target Hamas terrorists, avoiding any mention of civilian casualties caused by Israel.

He also agreed not to provide internet access to Gaza through his satellite company Starlink without Israeli approval.

Musk had previously announced that Starlink would offer connectivity to recognized aid organisations in Gaza, especially after communication and internet services were disrupted in the region.

Despite temporary truces, Israel remains determined to eliminate Hamas, with a death toll exceeding 15,000 in Gaza since October 7, while the official death toll in Israel stands at 1,200.

Meanwhile, Hamas has freed ten Israeli hostages, while Israel released 30 Palestinian prisoners as part of a cease-fire agreement between the warring sides.