UK Airbnb host cancels reservation from Israeli guest over Gaza war

UK Airbnb host cancels reservation from Israeli guest over Gaza war
Friday 12 July 2024 - 13:29

An Airbnb host from Oxford, England canceled a reservation from an Israeli guest over the war in Gaza, citing personal principles and religious beliefs.

“I can’t condone the war. I have my principles; I am a Muslim,” the host explained, offering the guest a full refund.

The guest objected, citing the difficulty of finding alternative accommodation in a tourist-packed Oxford, but the host remained firm, leading to accusations of racism and antisemitism.

Airbnb condemned the incident, suspended the listing, and offered the guest alternative accommodation.

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