Web Summit CEO Paddy Cosgrave Steps Down Amid Controversial Israel Remarks

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.