Wow. This is horrible. I have just started to use Airbnb and if this continues I will not be.
$100 per night*(on top of subsidies from the Israeli government).
Occupied West Bank.
AirBnb
Whole House
8 Guests
4 Beds
Come stay at an illegal settlement built on stolen Palestinian land. This stolen home comes with views of the Apartheid Wall. You may hear occasional gunfire from the Israeli Occupation Forces firing zone, which recently replaced a destroyed Palestinian village nearby.
The Space
Accommodates: 8 (non-Palestinian)
Bedrooms: 4
Property Type: Illegal settlement
Amenities
Palestinian-free views
Swimming pool (filled with stolen aquifer water)
Stolen olive trees
Private roads
Jerusalem Stone
Armed Guards
Barbed Wire
Electrified Fences, to give that real “secure” feeling
Prices
For non-Palestinians: 100 dollars per night *(on top of subsidies from the Israeli government).
Cost to Palestinians in the West Bank: Stolen Home. Lost freedom.
Description
Overview:
Stay at your own vacation rental, located in an illegal settlement and in violation of international law. Support structural discrimination and theft of Palestinians’ land. Through fees earned from settlement vacation rentals, you will also help Airbnb profit from the continuing occupation and dispossession of Palestinians.
The Neighbourhood:
This home is located in an illegal Jewish-only settlement. These settlements are built by Israel on Palestinian land it has occupied since 1967, and are considered illegal under international law.
The space:
The stolen home includes views of the West Bank Apartheid Wall.
Guest Access:
Access is for non-Palestinian guests only. Guests with Arab-sounding names will be subject to additional scrutiny by settlement security.
House rules
All those would could be perceived as Arabs must be accompanied by armed guards while in the Settlement, for their own protection.
Source: Reuters
Source: NBC
Source: i24news
Summary
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Legality:
Wow. This is horrible. I have just started to use Airbnb and if this continues I will not be.
Building up ashes
building up sorrow
building up against human right;
what do you aspect to receive?
I had my home listed w/ airbnb & stayed @ airbnb listings, however, once I heard that airbnb was listing properties on stolen Palestinian land I terminated my listing & will not stay in any airbnb properties when traveling. Will refuse to do business w/ airbnb under these circumstances I also understand that these listings refuse to book Arabs.
Shame, shame on you!
Its disgusting!
Be sure I will never have business with you and the same for everyone I know!
The stealing of Palestinian land by Israel was I believe reviewed by the UN who stated that it must stop. Nobody has stopped it, and the weak Australian Government has bowed down before Israel’s interests and given them legality. The Australian Government, a Government to be ashamed of.
How dare you take away Palestinian homes? How DARE you? Have u no shame?
This is like paying for a rental in Apartheid South Africa. Both Airbnb and Caterpillar are a disgrace and should be on the BDS list. Will never rent or purchase anything from either Airbnb or Caterpillar.
Regardless of politic sides, it’s shameful
I am outraged to hear that Airbnb is profiting off of the rubble of demolished Palestinian homes. Please stop listing properties in Israel’s occupied West Bank. It is despicable !!
No stars for you. Who are you, that you would actually list this as a vacation rental? I will never use your services ~ and I do travel! Have also posted on Facebook and received numerous negative responses, including some who will never use you again. This is so morally and ethically egregious.
$100 per night*(on top of subsidies from the Israeli government).