Jerusalem – Airbnb’s decision to remove their listings in Jewish settlements throughout the West Bank will not be implemented, according to reports circulated after the meeting between Israel’s Tourism Minister Yariv Levin and Vice President of Airbnb Chris Lahan.
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Levin said that he will continue to act in coordination with Strategic Affairs Minister Gilad Erdan, Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked and Deputy Foreign Minister Tzipi Hotovely to ensure that all Israeli citizens receive equal treatment.
In November, Airbnb agreed to boycott West Bank settlements and announced plans Monday to remove settler listings from its popular website of temporary rentals in 191 countries.
Israeli right-wing lawmakers immediately railed against the decision, urging settler homeowners to take legal action against Airbnb and threatening to limit the organization’s operations in Israel.