Hebrew University researchers determined that Airbnb renters choose hosts based on perceptions of trustworthiness related to appearance, among other factors.
Airbnb has agreed to completely retract its policy of delisting Jewish homes in Judea and Samaria, the Tel Aviv-based Shurat HaDin announced on Tuesday.
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar’s move was lauded by Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Emmanuel Nahshon, who said he hoped it would 'be emulated by other states and other countries in the world.'
'Today, we declare to the world that Florida stands united with Israel,' Jimmy Patronis, CFO of the State of Florida, declared following action against Airbnb.
Leaders of the Evangelical movement condemned Airbnb for discriminating against the Jewish state with its recent anti-Israel boycott of users in Judea and Samaria.
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Airbnb's decision to delist Israelis in Judea and Samaria is turning into a 'growing headache' for the company as it faces mounting action against it around the world.
Beverly Hills Mayor Julian Gold, who urged a boycott of Airbnb over its boycott of Judea and Samaria, said he 'really appreciates' the relationship with Israel.
Airbnb's new policy flies in the face of its zero-tolerance policy regarding racism and discrimination, say owners of rental units in Judea and Samaria.
The Lawfare Project 'calls upon Airbnb's leadership to carefully consider the bigoted nature of its decision—as well as its own business interests—and to immediately cancel its discriminatory policy.'
Airbnb faced an intensive multi-year attack and threats of boycotts , inclusion in the forthcoming UN blacklist, and other forms of negative publicity.
Tell Airbnb to follow its platform of "building an inclusive platform for all hosts and guests" rather than discriminating against Jews in Judea and Samaria!
Deputy Foreign Minister Hotovely announced that 'the professionals in the Foreign Ministry are working to formulate a legal action plan' against Airbnb's move.
The Palestinians are complaining that by contributing to the economy in Judea and Samaria, Airbnb, like other companies doing business there, helps perpetuate Israel's "settlement enterprise."
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