What about ethics ? Gone into thin Air ?
$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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What about ethics ? Gone into thin Air ?
I was a big fan of AirBnB when I first learned about it and enjoyed some wonderful visits to hosts in London. I cannot condone your allowing people who have stolen land, property and livelihoods from their legitimate owners, to register as hosts, while AirBnB makes a profit as well. I will not use AirBnB again until I hear that this practice has been stopped.
Disgusting. Making money off the dispossessed. You ought to be ashamed.
‘The love of money is the root of all evil.’
A thing of shame and disgrace
I would say that this land/house has been stolen from its rightful owners and you have no business living there.
I am a AirBnB host and guest.
Please take action because I am ashamed to be a member of this community which doesn’t respect human rights.
This kind of robbery is simply out of question as they have NOT taken the appropriate route of purchase before they build an enclosure.
This is plain robbery and they should be ousted out immediately!
Hey Airbnb …. love your service generally, BUT I’m pretty horrified that you support the illegal settlement of land owned by the Palestinian people. The is like supporting and aiding people who steal.
PLEASE STOP THIS ILLEGAL ACTIVITY NOW. WORD IS SPREADING ROUND THE WORLD THAT YOU ARE SUPPORTING ILLEGAL ACTIVITY AND YOUR REPUTATION IS BEING TARNISHED. Everytime we speak about AirBnb we mention your support of this illegal activity.
Stop now and regain your good reputation.
How disrespectful!
$100 per night*(on top of subsidies from the Israeli government).