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Israeli Couple Expelled from Mexican Restaurant Amid Hostility Over Their Nationality
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By הגר אמגר
First reported by N12 · Aug 6, 2026
What happened
An Israeli honeymooning couple was expelled from a restaurant in Mazunte, Mexico, after staff reacted hostilely upon learning their nationality, including insults and food being thrown at them. Despite attempts by other patrons to intervene, the couple left feeling shocked and hurt.
- 01Israeli couple on honeymoon expelled from Mexican restaurant after revealing their nationality.
- 02Waitress played anti-Israel music, insulted them, and refused to serve them.
- 03Chef threw a sushi dish at the couple during the confrontation.
- 04Other patrons tried to calm the situation but the couple was forced to leave.
- 05The couple had traveled in Mexico for a month and faced hostility for the first time at this restaurant.
- 06The waitress admitted her behavior was due to their Israeli identity.
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