Hotel in Japan refuses Israeli tourist accommodation over Gaza war crimes
In yet another embarrassing moment for the Zionist regime in the Middle East, a hotel in Japan cancelled an Israeli tourist’s reservation over war crimes committed by the Israeli soldiers in Gaza
Tokyo: In yet another embarrassing moment for the Zionist regime in the Middle East, a hotel in Japan cancelled an Israeli tourist’s reservation over war crimes committed by the Israeli soldiers in Gaza.
The Israeli tourist named Alex had booked a room at Material Hotel in Japan’s Kyoto. However, he received a message from the hotel manager, Jeronimo Gehres, informing him that his reservation was cancelled because the hotel could not accommodate persons who might have links with the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) committing war crimes in Gaza, local media reported.
“Dear Alex, We appreciate you taking the time and choosing our hotel. However, we are sorry to inform you that, due to reports of possible war crimes being committed by Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) members in the conflict taking place in Gaza between Israel and Palestine, we are not able to accept reservations from persons we believe might have ties to the Israeli army”, the message sent to the Israeli tourist said.
“Offering lodging to persons who might have assisted or might be assisting in the execution of warfare activities forbidden by international humanitarian law based on the Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols could put us at risk of being considered accomplices and/or accessories to a person who could be facing prosecution for war crimes as soon as the conflict is over,” the hotel said.
Israel fumes
Following the news that went viral, the Israeli Embassy in Tokyo condemned the hotel’s action and the Israel’s ambassador to Japan, Gilad Cohen, sent a letter of complaint to the CEO of the company, demanding a thorough investigation and an apology.
Cohen also demanded the dismissal of the hotel manager.
The reports further said that Kyoto city administration also reprimanded the hotel for violating Japan’s Hotel Business Act, which prohibits refusing accommodation based on nationality or occupation unless specific circumstances apply.
The Material Hotel has not yet responded to the allegations or explained its actions.
At least 37,347 Palestinian civilians have been killed and 85,372 wounded since the Israeli Occupation Forces began their genocidal war in Gaza on Oct 7, 2023, the Health Ministry in Gaza said adding more than 80 of those killed and injured are women and children.
The Israeli Occupation Forces are continuing the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza despite the UN General Assembly (UNGA), UN Security Council (UNSC), International Court of Justice (ICJ) and a number of other world forums calling for immediate ceasefire.
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