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Indonesia·Lebanon·Israel·Protests·Human Rights

Lebanon-based gym owner refuses service to Israeli tourists over IDF links

Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 06:29 · 1 min read

A gym owner in Ubud, Bali (a cultural hub in the Indonesian island province popular with international tourists) has gone viral after posting a video explaining his decision to eject three Israeli tourists from his gym over their alleged links to the Israeli Defense Forces. The owner, described as Lebanon-based, stated his refusal was motivated by opposition to IDF military activity. The incident has drawn widespread attention on social media, reigniting debate over the intersection of geopolitical conflict and tourism in politically neutral destinations.

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Al Jazeera EnglishBali gym owner kicks out three Israeli tourists for links to ‘IDF’ ↗︎
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