Antisemitic hotel employee in California fired from job after harassing Israeli couple starts GoFundMe
A hotel employee in California was fired after harassing an Israeli couple with antisemitic remarks. Following his dismissal, he launched a GoFundMe campaign to seek financial support. The incident has sparked widespread debate online regarding antisemitism and free speech.
- ▪Ryan Smith was fired from Oceanpoint Ranch after confronting an Israeli couple with antisemitic comments.
- ▪The hotel stated that the employee's conduct did not reflect their standards of professionalism and hospitality.
- ▪Smith's GoFundMe campaign has raised over $13,000, surpassing its initial goal of $7,500.
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.
- ▪ 'Are you a baby killer:' California hotel staffer claims to be fired after harassing Israeli guests — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
- ▪ Vile video shows Israeli couple harassed by antisemitic hotel employee in California: ‘Are you a baby killer?’ — New York Post
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Metro Antisemitic hotel employee in California fired from job after harassing Israeli couple starts GoFundMe By Zain Khan Published May 25, 2026, 2:53 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A California hotel employee accused of harassing an Israeli couple with antisemitic remarks has launched a desperate GoFundMe campaign after reportedly losing his job following the viral confrontation. Ryan Smith allegedly worked at Oceanpoint Ranch when the incident occurred earlier this week. Videos showed him viciously confronting the Israeli couple inside the lobby and repeatedly questioning them about the country and its military.
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