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Airbnb Listings in West Bank Spark Human Rights Alarm

2/28/2025

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In August 2024, the Guardian revealed that 350 properties on Airbnb and Booking.com are situated in the West Bank, many within illegal Israeli settlements. Human rights activists warn that these listings breach international law, heightening fears of land grabs and exacerbating the struggles faced by Palestinian communities amid ongoing violence following the Gaza war.

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In August 2024, the Guardian revealed that 350 properties on Airbnb and Booking.com are situated in the West Bank, many within illegal Israeli settlements. Human rights activists warn that these listings breach international law, heightening fears of land grabs and exacerbating the struggles faced by Palestinian communities amid ongoing violence following the Gaza war.