Elon Musk warns that the Israel-Palestine conflict could escalate into World War III if nothing is done quickly.
Elon Musk has expressed concern over the escalating Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Monday, during a Twitter Spaces session sponsored by American entrepreneur David Sachs, the CEOs of Tesla and SpaceX emphasized the urgent need to prioritize efforts aimed at preventing a third World War.
Avoiding World War III Is Elon Musk’s Top Priority
The discussion, entitled “Where will the Israel-Hamas conflict go? Could this lead to World War III?” The conversation took an unexpected turn when Musk steered it towards the broader topic of global conflict prevention.
“I think is the most important issue is ‘How do we avoid World War Three?’ because if you look at the various conflicts…they are not civilization risks. World War 3 is a civilization risk that we may not recover from. So, I think we want to prioritize avoiding World War 3; that’s actually what matters.”
Musk further cautioned that even a seemingly minor conflict could escalate into a global crisis if not addressed immediately, drawing parallels to the events leading up to World War I, he added that:
“To frame things correctly, nobody expects to have a World War 3, so we need to think like, well, that could happen again. And when things cascade out of control, before you know it, we have a massive global conflict with devastation that far exceeds World War 1 and 2,
Russia-Ukraine Conflict And Elon
Musk’s remarks are made amid the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, a subject that has increasingly captured his attention. Despite his support for Ukraine, the businessman has previously advocated for peace between the two nations.
He made headlines last month for refusing to grant Kyiv access to his Starlink communications network over Crimea, a decision he claimed was made to avoid complicity in a “major act of war.”
Notably, Kyiv had sought to activate Starlink in Sevastopol, home to a significant Russian navy port, but Musk’s refusal sparked controversy.
Nevertheless, Musk’s statements and actions demonstrate his growing concern about global conflicts and his unwavering resolve to prevent World War III.
Musk’s call for a concerted effort to avoid a potential global calamity serves as a reminder of the significance of diplomacy and conflict resolution on the international stage.
