Hotel Herbert Samuel
Hotel Herbert Samuel
Hotel in Jerusalem prevented passers-by from entering the protected area. He claimed it was sold out – when it wasn’t.
In a new alert attack do Iran to areas of Israel, one hotel em Jerusalem “jumped” into the news for having entry prohibited of people seeking shelter.
Reports that security guards at the Hotel Herbert Samuel, in Jerusalemlocked the doors and did not allow residents to enter a protected area – while an alarm was sounding.
That not allowed in Israel. The Civil Defense Law indicates that, during an attack, the owner of the shelter, the space, must allow entry to anyone nearby.
A Jerusalem resident was filmed showing this civil law to security guards, while shouting: “Read what is written here!”
But the hotel put up a sign at the entrance, announcing sold out. No one else could enter the hotel.
But N12 did a quick check on the internet and found that there were rooms available.
Friel, the resident, reports: “When the alarm went off, we stood at the entrance and wanted to go in. People came from the hotel, locked the door and didn’t let us in. An English-speaking couple behind us also didn’t understand why they didn’t let us in, because of course the law requires it.”
“We remained outside at the time of the alarm and did not have time to find another protected space: there is no other protected space in that area.”
Friel called police – who informed him that couldn’t do anything.
However, the hotel, repeating that it was fully booked, explained that it had decided, with the Home Front Command, that that protected area would only be used by guests of the hotel, to “guarantee your safety and the protection of passersby, as there is no space for an additional number of people in the protected area”.
“The hotel took responsibility and placed signs in a reserved location and directing to other protected spaces in the area. The safety of our guests is a top priority. We wish you peaceful days and happy holidays”, closes the message.
