Web Summit CEO Resigns Amid Controversy Over Israel Comments

Paddy Cosgrave, CEO and co-founder of Web Summit, has resigned following backlash over his comments on the Israel-Hamas war. Big Tech guests, including Alphabet, Meta, and Amazon, canceled their attendance at the annual tech conference in response. Cosgrave expressed personal opposition to Israel's counterattacks in Gaza, leading to a flurry of high-profile cancellations. In an apology, he acknowledged the hurt caused by his remarks and stated that his personal comments had become a distraction from the event.