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Web Summit CEO Paddy Cosgrave Steps Down Amid Controversial Israel Remarks

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Web Summit CEO Paddy Cosgrave Steps Down Amid Controversial Israel Remarks
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Paddy Cosgrave, CEO of Web Summit, has resigned following his comments on the Israel-Hamas conflict, which led to major tech companies like Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon canceling their participation in the annual tech conference. Cosgrave expressed his personal opposition to Israel's counterattacks in Gaza on social media, triggering backlash and cancellations. He later apologized for the timing and lack of compassion in his comments.

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  1. Web Summit CEO Paddy Cosgrave Resigns In Wake Of Comments On Israel-Hamas Conflict  Deadline
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  4. Web Summit Chief Steps Down Over Israel Remarks  The New York Times
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