Florida’s brand-new Governor has just launched a full-blown attack on Airbnb because of their decision to remove listings from illegal settlements in the West Bank.*
Ron DeSantis is using the power of public office to punish a private company for following international law: blocking employees from staying at Airbnbs anywhere and asking the huge state pension fund not to invest.
It’s a dramatic escalation in the growing campaign to get Airbnb to reverse its decision to get out of the settlements, and more states are set to join in. We have to defend this win – please add your name:
In November, after over 2 years of campaigning and pressure from a coalition of human rights activists, Airbnb made a stunning announcement that they would remove listings from illegal settlements in the West Bank.
But the Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, is making accusations that Airbnb is targeting Jews unfairly.
Normally this could be dismissed as right-wing political bluster, but last year Florida expanded an economic gag-law that blocks state entities from working with companies it deems are boycotting Israel. Today, dozens of other states have similar laws on their books, so Florida is a crucial test case.
As boycotts gain strength, we're going to have to keep defending every single win. And today I need you to defend this one.
Airbnb needs to hear from you. We campaigned hard, held actions all over the country and with internationals abroad. We won't let the twisted logic of Israel's spin doctors win out.
Thank you for all you do.
Granate Kim
Communications Director
Communications Director
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