Tech Conference CEO Resigns Amid Controversy Over Israel-Hamas Comments
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Paddy Cosgrave, the CEO of Web Summit, Europe's largest tech conference, has resigned following backlash over his comments on the Israel-Hamas conflict. Several major companies withdrew from the event in response to his criticism of Western support for Israel's military response. Despite issuing an apology and clarifying his position, the boycott continued, leading to his resignation.
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