Elon Musk, the world's wealthiest person, has pledged to donate all proceeds from advertising and subscriptions related to the conflict in Gaza to medical facilities in Israel and the Red Cross in Gaza.

This announcement was made on Tuesday, following a period of controversy surrounding Musk's online activities.Musk emphasized the importance of ensuring that the funds are used appropriately, saying that his company will monitor the expenditure and collaborate with the Red Cross/Crescent to prevent the funds from being misused by Hamas.He expressed a universal concern for the innocent, regardless of their background, stating, "We should care about the innocent regardless of race, creed, religion or anything else."This move comes in the wake of accusations against Musk for promoting anti-Semitic views.

These allegations arose after Musk responded to a racist post on his X platform (formerly Twitter) with the comment, "You have said the actual truth." The post in question criticized a video by the Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism, leading to significant backlash against Musk.Musk's history of controversial statements includes remarks about Jewish financier George Soros and responses to the Israel-Hamas conflict.

He faced criticism for recommending sources on Twitter that were later identified as promoting anti-Semitic views and misinformation.In a recent appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast, Musk reiterated his criticisms of Soros, particularly regarding Soros' support for progressive district attorneys and policies Musk perceives as detrimental to societal stability.

Musk suggested that Soros' actions are harmful not just in the United States but globally, and speculated about Soros' motivations and current state of mind.Musk's decision to donate to hospitals in Israel and the Red Cross in Gaza is a significant step, reflecting his engagement with current global issues and the controversies surrounding his public statements and actions.