Who is Ryan Smith? GoFundMe ignites outrage after heated confrontation between Oceanpoint Ranch Employee and a Jewish couple

In a viral incident that has now sparked widespread discussions across social media, a confrontation between a Californian hotel employee and an Israeli Jewish couple has drawn intense attention after video footage of the exchange began circulating online. Following the backlash and his reported dismissal, the 24-year-old employee has been identified as Ryan Smith. Not only this, but a GoFundMe campaign has also been launched for him that has further fuelled the debate online. Amid the buzz, let's find out what actually happened and who is Ryan Smith.


According to PrimeTimer, attorney Marina Medvin (@MarinaMedvin) shared a screenshot of an earlier version of the GoFundMe page where the individual reportedly describes himself as a 24-year-old who is "currently in military service".

The person has been identified as Ryan Smith from San Francisco, California, who had earlier worked at Oceanpoint Ranch in Cambria and was fired from it after a verbal altercation with the hotel guests.

Ryan Smith's GoFundMe campaign has faced significant online criticism, with many users accusing him of antisemitism following the viral incident.

A popular pro-Israel X account under the name Mossad Commentary (@MOSSADil) shared a screenshot, as mentioned, where he presented his version of events and claimed that one of the guests involved, seen in the video, holds dual US-Israeli citizenship while continuing to express frustration over the encounter.

Smith, who was reportedly fired after the altercation, is now seeking financial support through the fundraiser, which has raised $11,651 of its $18,000 goal so far, while the viral video itself has already surpassed 400,000 views on Instagram.


Well, the video shows a heated verbal spat between Ryan Smith and two hotel guests, during which both sides exchange strong-worded remarks over political and personal accusations.

In his own social media posts, Smith later described the incident in inflammatory terms and made further claims about what happened during and after the argument. Smith wrote in the caption, "I’ve NEVER stared into the soul of the devil like I did tonight." "IDF soldier child killer stays at hotel in Cambria."

“The woman (dual citizen of Israel) proceeds to confront me after I see FREE PALESTINE as they leave the lobby. She then takes a step. further and proceeds to admit to being a Zionist (LET ME REMIND YOU, she has the right to vote)!!" he goes on to add.

Further claiming that the woman guest threatened to call 911 but didn't dial the number, he said, "911 would never show because they were never called, and it was all an intimidation tactic." As for the satanic little p*** sitting in the corner of shame, he had no words when being called what he really is… just a dirty Zionist 🧃."


While on the other hand, the woman in the video could be heard criticising, 'We pay for a room. 'You're supposed to be completely objective with your clients. Completely objective. You should be embarrassed of yourself…"

Where Smith interjected, "All I said was Free Palestine." And the argument went on.