Facebook, Google pull out of a big tech summit over Israel

Facebook and Google have withdrawn from the Web Summit, one of the largest technology conferences, after the event’s organiser criticised Israel’s actions following the Hamas attacks. Other companies and figures, including Intel, Siemens, Amy Poehler, and Gillian Anderson, have also pulled out. The Web Summit is set to host over 2,300 startups and 70,000 attendees in Lisbon.