'Are you a baby killer:' California hotel staffer claims to be fired after harassing Israeli guests
A hotel staffer in California claims he was fired after confronting Israeli guests. He reportedly harassed them by saying 'free Palestine' during their stay. The incident has sparked discussions about workplace conduct and free speech.
- ▪The staffer identified as Ryan Smith on a GoFundMe fundraiser.
- ▪He confronted Israeli guests at Oceanpoint Ranch in Cambria.
- ▪The incident has raised questions about harassment and free speech in the workplace.
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| Original publisher | The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com |
| Canonical URL | https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/article-897118 |
| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 13:29:41 GMT |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-24T11:22:32.368Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-24T11:22:32.368Z |
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'Are you a baby killer:' California hotel staffer claims to be fired after harassing Israeli guestsA hotel staffer, identifying as Ryan Smith on a GoFundMe fundraiser, said in an Instagram post that he had said "free Palestine" to a pair of Israeli guests at the Oceanpoint Ranch in Cambria.Follow us on GoogleThe Israeli guests (L), and harrasser (R), taken from social media. (photo credit: SCREENSHOT/X)
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