Web Summit CEO Resigns Amid Controversy Over Israel Comments
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Paddy Cosgrave, CEO of Web Summit, has resigned following backlash from Big Tech companies over his comments on the Israel-Hamas war. Several companies, including Google, Meta, Siemens, and Amazon, withdrew from the annual technology conference in response to his remarks. Cosgrave apologized for any hurt caused and clarified his stance, condemning Hamas' attacks and supporting Israel's right to defend itself. Web Summit will appoint a new CEO, and the conference will proceed as planned.
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