California Hotel Staffer Claims Firing After Harassing Israeli Guests
'Are you a baby killer:' California hotel staffer claims to be fired after harassing Israeli guests
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A former staff member of Oceanpoint Ranch in Cambria, California, claims he was fired for harassing Israeli guests, including using derogatory language. The hotel states he resigned amid an investigation into the incident. The staffer has since launched a fundraiser, raising over $11,000.
- 01Ryan Smith, the former hotel staffer, confronted Israeli guests with phrases like 'free Palestine' and asked if their partner had served in the IDF.
- 02Smith's behavior included asking an Israeli man if he was a 'baby killer' during the confrontation.
- 03The Oceanpoint Ranch hotel stated that Smith 'unilaterally resigned' after they began investigating the incident.
- 04Smith's GoFundMe fundraiser has raised $11,773 as he seeks new employment.
- 05The hotel emphasized their commitment to professionalism and fostering a respectful environment for all guests.
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Ryan Smith, a former staff member at Oceanpoint Ranch in Cambria, California, claims he was fired after confronting Israeli guests with inflammatory remarks, including asking one if they were a 'baby killer.' The incident, captured on video, sparked outrage and led to Smith's resignation, according to the hotel, which stated they were investigating the matter. In his social media posts, Smith expressed shock at the guests' responses and called for others to 'give them hell' if they encountered Israelis in California. He later launched a GoFundMe campaign to support himself while seeking new employment, raising over $11,000. The Oceanpoint Ranch issued a statement asserting that Smith's actions did not reflect their values of professionalism and hospitality, and they remain dedicated to creating a respectful environment for all guests. The hotel did not provide further comments on the incident as of the latest update.
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The incident raises concerns about harassment and the treatment of guests in hospitality settings.
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