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Airbnb Faces Backlash Over West Bank Ties in Scotland

12/17/2025

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Airbnb, Inc. has lobbied the Scottish Government 52 times since 2018 to resist short-term let regulations amid West Bank scrutiny.
Palestinian Ambassador Husam Zomlot urged the Scottish National Party to isolate companies profiting from occupation, tying Airbnb's West Bank activity to pressure.
The Scottish National Party's stance is criticized as incongruent with its actions, despite passing a resolution affirming commitment to international humanitarian law.

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Airbnb, Inc. has lobbied the Scottish Government 52 times since 2018 to resist short-term let regulations amid West Bank scrutiny.
Palestinian Ambassador Husam Zomlot urged the Scottish National Party to isolate companies profiting from occupation, tying Airbnb's West Bank activity to pressure.
The Scottish National Party's stance is criticized as incongruent with its actions, despite passing a resolution affirming commitment to international humanitarian law.