Following the October 7 Hamas massacre, Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir Technologies, revealed that only two CEOs of publicly traded companies traveled to Israel in the aftermath of the attacks: Elon Musk and himself.
Karp forcefully rejected attempts to label Musk a Nazi, saying such accusations are “completely absurd” and amount to a “complete rewrite of history.” His remarks came amid ongoing efforts by activists and media figures to delegitimize pro-Israel voices in global business and tech.
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At a time when many corporate leaders stayed silent—or distanced themselves from Israel—Karp’s comments highlight how rare and costly open support for Israel has become in Western boardrooms. His defense of Musk underscores a growing pushback against weaponized accusations meant to intimidate pro-Israel figures, rewrite moral clarity after Oct. 7, and deter others from standing openly with Israel against terrorism.