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British Tourists Face Backlash for Antisemitic Harassment in Vietnam

4/18/2026

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A viral video shows two British tourists harassing an Israeli couple in Vietnam with antisemitic slurs.
They also shared white supremacist memes, calling Israelis 'rats' and repeating a trope about expulsions.
The Israeli woman tried to defuse the situation, but the abuse escalated as they questioned the couple's identity.
Since the Gaza conflict began in October 2023, antisemitism toward Israelis abroad has risen, and many fear international travel.

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A viral video shows two British tourists harassing an Israeli couple in Vietnam with antisemitic slurs.
They also shared white supremacist memes, calling Israelis 'rats' and repeating a trope about expulsions.
The Israeli woman tried to defuse the situation, but the abuse escalated as they questioned the couple's identity.
Since the Gaza conflict began in October 2023, antisemitism toward Israelis abroad has risen, and many fear international travel.