Italian Hotel Faces Backlash for Rejecting Israeli Couple

An Italian hotel manager's decision to refuse service to Israeli tourists citing 'genocide' accusations has sparked accusations of antisemitism.

The Hotel Garni Ongaro in northern Italy denied a reservation to an Israeli couple, citing accusations of Israeli 'genocide' in Gaza.
The couple's booking was made via Booking.com, which has since removed the hotel from its platform following the incident.
Jewish organizations and the Israeli Foreign Ministry have condemned the hotel's actions as antisemitic and are investigating the matter.
Veneto region's Governor Luca Zaia described the incident as 'extremely serious' and emphasized that the region must remain open to all visitors.
The incident occurs amidst a reported rise in antisemitic incidents in Italy, highlighting ongoing tensions related to the Gaza conflict.