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Outrage from Israeli officials after Airbnb decides to remove its listings in Israeli West Bank

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West Bank Israeli Jewish Settlements Airbnb Controversy

The living room of 'Bikta Bakerem' bed and breakfast, which is advertised on Airbnb international home-sharing site. Source: The Washington Post

A decision by short-term accommodation company Airbnb has thrust the company to the forefront of the Israeli-Palestinian dispute in the Middle East. It's a decision that has brought the company praise from some quarters, and sharp criticism from others.

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By Sunil Awasthi, Bích Ngọc, Abbie O'Brien

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A decision by short-term accommodation company Airbnb has thrust the company to the forefront of the Israeli-Palestinian dispute in the Middle East. It's a decision that has brought the company praise from some quarters, and sharp criticism from others.

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