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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Martin Toledo

'Free Palestine, End Genocide': Israeli Jobseeker Hit With Anti-Semitic Slur in Shocking Rejection Text

An Israeli Jobseeker received a rejection message containing an anti-Semitic (Credit: Taylor Brandon/Unsplash)

An Israeli jobseeker in Melbourne was left 'heartbroken' after receiving a rejection message containing an anti-Semitic slur and the phrase 'Free Palestine and End Genocide', sparking widespread outrage and renewed scrutiny of political bias in hiring.

The case has drawn condemnation from Jewish organisations and prompted debate over whether activism is seeping into recruitment decisions.

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