American singer Katy Perry slammed over private concert for 'Israeli' cybersecurity firm
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- Katy Perry faces online backlash after performing at a private corporate event for 'Israeli'-founded cybersecurity company Wiz in Thailand.
- The five-day luxury employee retreat reportedly cost tens of millions of shekels.
- Perry's performance, including her fee and production expenses, was estimated at $3 million to $4 million.
- Social media criticism has also focused on the company's founders and their reported backgrounds in 'Israel's' military intelligence Unit 8200.
American singer Katy Perry is facing widespread criticism online after performing at a private event for Wiz, an 'Israeli'-founded cybersecurity company, during a five-day luxury employee retreat in Khao Lak, Thailand.
The lavish retreat reportedly cost tens of millions of shekels, with Perry's performance alone, including her fee and production expenses, estimated at between $3 million and $4 million.
The event sparked debate on social media, where users questioned the singer's decision to perform for employees of a company founded in 'Israel', particularly amid growing scrutiny of corporate ties to the country.
Wiz was founded in 2020 by 'Israeli' entrepreneur Assaf Rappaport and three partners: Ami Luttwak, Yinon Costica and Roy Reznik.
The four founders previously served in 'Israel's' military intelligence Unit 8200, a background that has become a central point of discussion among critics of the company's activities and its corporate associations.
Social media users questioned Perry's participation in the event, with criticism extending beyond the performance itself to the company's origins and the founders' military backgrounds.
Google announced its agreement to acquire Wiz for $32 billion in March 2025, marking one of the largest acquisitions in the technology industry's history.
The deal was completed in March 2026, bringing the cybersecurity company under Google's ownership.
The controversy surrounding Perry's performance has renewed online discussions about the relationship between international entertainment figures, major technology companies and businesses founded in 'Israel'.
