He walked through what he called the simple reasoning behind Israel's security doctrine. He said that when dealing with a culture whose worldview stands in near-total opposition to Western values, the dangers cannot be ignored. In his opinion, while many Muslims are entirely reasonable, extremist elements exist, and failing to screen them out leads directly to jihad and murder. "They understand very well that if you let in someone who wants to kill you, that's what will happen."
According to Musk, the historical record and the pattern of repeated terror attacks have led Israel to the realistic conclusion that allowing entry to people whose stated goal is to kill Israelis will produce exactly that result. He said Israel therefore operates from an entirely pragmatic stance, fighting to ensure such scenarios do not recur.
His remarks are seen as significant backing for Israel's right to defend itself and to take firm measures to prevent terrorist infiltration.
Musk, whose net worth has surged in recent months to $1.04 trillion following sharp gains in SpaceX and Tesla shares, remains an influential figure in American political and defense circles. Musk was recently appointed to lead, alongside other senior officials, a new Pentagon project reviewing future warfare technologies, returning to a formal US government role after leaving DOGE in 2025.
His comeback includes substantial political investments and growing sway over policymakers in Washington.
