Vile video shows Israeli couple harassed by antisemitic hotel employee in California: ‘Are you a baby killer?’
An Israeli couple faced harassment from a hotel employee in California, who questioned them with antisemitic remarks. The incident occurred at Oceanside Ranch in Cambria, where the employee reportedly shouted phrases like 'Are you a baby killer?' The hotel management has since apologized and initiated an internal review, while the employee has resigned.
- ▪The couple was confronted after the employee said 'Free Palestine' as they exited the lobby.
- ▪The hotel employee, identified as Ryan Smith, has been described as a 'Free Palestine activist.'
- ▪Oceanside Ranch's management stated that the employee's conduct does not reflect their standards of professionalism.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 42 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 1 lean right, 1 right.
- ▪ Antisemitic hotel employee in California fired from job after harassing Israeli couple starts GoFundMe — California Post
- ▪ 'Are you a baby killer:' California hotel staffer claims to be fired after harassing Israeli guests — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
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US News Israeli couple harassed by California hotel employee: ‘Are you a baby killer?’ By Ella Morrison Published May 23, 2026, 8:33 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Two tourists in California were subject to vile antisemitism after a hotel worker asked the couple, “Are you a baby killer?” videos posted to social media showed. The spiteful interaction allegedly took place Thursday at the Oceanside Ranch in Cambria, Ca. a spokesperson for the hotel confirmed to The Post. The altercation unfolded after a female guest of the hotel, who is allegedly a dual citizen of Israel, confronted the employee after he said “Free Palestine” as the couple exited the lobby, according to the video caption on Instagram and X.
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