Dublin hotel cancels 70 rooms for antisemitism conference
A Dublin hotel canceled a large booking for delegates attending an international conference on combating antisemitism after learning the nature of the event. The incident has drawn attention to the treatment of Jewish organizations and the political climate surrounding the conference.
Why it matters
The cancellation raises concerns about discrimination and the safety of international delegates attending high-level diplomatic events.
A Dublin hotel reportedly canceled a reservation for 70 rooms intended for delegates attending an international conference on combating antisemitism after learning the purpose of their visit and asking whether the event was connected to the IDF. The incident was disclosed by Maurice Cohen, chairman of the Jewish Representative Council of Ireland, during a reception at Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs marking the opening of the conference, according to a report by
Ynet
. The Herbert Park Hotel in Dublin’s Ballsbridge neighborhood reportedly withdrew the booking after initially accepting it.
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