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Apple WWDC Keynote Interrupted by Protester Revealing Keffiyeh

Company officials are set to reassess security measures at its flagship developer event following the unexpected stage breach.

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Overview

  • A man claiming to be an Apple employee interrupted Craig Federighi's WWDC keynote on June 9 by unzipping his jacket to reveal a keffiyeh and what appeared to be an employee badge.
  • Security personnel removed the protester within 30 seconds and Federighi continued his presentation without pause.
  • Video footage of the incident went viral on social media with attendees calling it one of the boldest disruptions in WWDC history.
  • The disruption follows earlier "Free Palestine" protests at Microsoft’s Build conference and Google events, showcasing rising tech worker activism over ethical concerns in Gaza.
  • Apple has yet to comment publicly and is expected to tighten access protocols at future developer gatherings.