Israeli Couple's Honeymoon Cooking Class Canceled in Italy Over Israeli Flag

A newlywed Israeli-American couple, Carmit Levy and her husband, had their honeymoon plans disrupted in Italy when a cooking class they booked through Airbnb was canceled at the last minute. The cancellation was reportedly due to Levy's profile picture, which featured the Israeli flag.

The hosts, identified as Nico, stated that Levy's profile picture was "deeply offensive" to them and preferred not to proceed with the booking, citing "ethical and family reasons." Levy expressed outrage, calling the cancellation blatant discrimination and potentially antisemitic. She stated, "I'm furious, and I want the world to know about this antisemitism."

Levy attempted to resolve the issue with Airbnb's customer service, but she reported being met with delays and unfulfilled promises of contact from a "special team." She expressed disappointment with Airbnb's handling of the situation, noting that it was unclear whether the host or the company initiated the final cancellation, as no one provided a clear answer.

The couple's wedding had previously been postponed due to the ongoing war, making this honeymoon trip particularly significant. Levy shared her experience online, hoping to raise awareness about what she perceives as discrimination against Israelis and Jews.