The manager of a small hotel in northern Italy recently refused a reservation made by an Israeli couple, citing Israeli people as 'responsible for genocide,' as reported by a Jewish organization in Venice. The couple had booked a two-night stay at the Hotel Garni Ongaro in Selva di Cadore through Booking.com. However, a day before their arrival, they received a message from the hotel stating that Israeli people, being deemed responsible for genocide, were not welcome as customers.
The hotel manager offered the tourists a free cancellation of their reservation and subsequently closed his Facebook profile. The incident drew criticism from Dario Calimani, the president of the Jewish Community of Venice, who expressed sadness over the ignorance displayed by certain individuals, emphasizing that disagreement with Israeli policies should not lead to hatred against all Israelis.
