"Intel Withdraws from Web Summit Amid Controversial Accusations Against Israel"

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"Intel Withdraws from Web Summit Amid Controversial Accusations Against Israel"
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Intel and Siemens have withdrawn from the Web Summit, Europe's largest technology conference, after the event's founder, Paddy Cosgrave, made remarks accusing Israel of violating international law and committing war crimes in its conflict with Hamas. Cosgrave issued a public apology, but Israeli tech leaders called for a boycott of the conference, prompting several companies and executives to cancel their participation. Intel, as the largest private employer in Israel, joined German corporation Siemens and other prominent names in withdrawing from the event.

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