Israel Hamas War McDonald’s Controversy: After the war between Israel and Hamas started on October 7, there is an atmosphere of tension in many countries of the world. In this sequence, many countries also supported Israel and Hamas. However, meanwhile, food franchise company McDonald’s is facing controversies. Recently, McDonald’s offered free food to Israeli soldiers during the conflict with Hamas. After this, McDonald’s Pakistan distanced itself from operating its branch in Israel.
McDonald’s Pakistan shared a statement saying that McDonald’s is a local business in Pakistan. Whose complete ownership and operation is seen by SIZA Foods Private Limited.
Ruckus in Arab countries
American food company McDonald’s had announced to provide 4,000 free food packets to Israeli soldiers during the Israel-Hamas war. Since then, many Arab countries have criticized this decision of McDonald’s. These included Jordan, Turkey and Saudi Arabia as well as Pakistan. However, food chain company McDonald’s came forward and gave clarification to Turkey and Saudi Arabia along with Jordan and said that it will also support the needy in the war-torn areas of Gaza Strip. McDonald’s offer to give free food to Israeli soldiers proved fatal for him.
statement from the company manfoods-macdonaldz Egypt pic.twitter.com/HTWBdudDo5
— McDonald’s Egypt (@McDonaldsEgypt) October 15, 2023
The situation is such that strong opposition to Israel’s McDonald’s decision has started in Lebanon. After this, many other Islamic majority countries have urged not to support the decision of Israeli McDonald’s.
Video viral on social media platform
McDonald’s Israel had announced through its social media account that it has distributed 4,000 food packets to Israeli soldiers and is also giving them 50 percent discount on other food products. After this, #BoycottMcDonalds started trending against McDonald’s on Friday (October 13) on X (formerly Twitter). Its effect has been that protests against McDonald’s have started in many countries, the video of which is going viral on social media platforms.
The Boycotting of McDonald’s
In Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, etc. Are trying to reduce people’s anger by claiming that they have no relationship with the main company and are helping Gaza
According to McDonald’s contract, they must pay the company 3-7% of their profits annually. pic.twitter.com/uTDPqr0s2D
— 🇮🇷Rydro | عباس 🕋🌹 (@Rydro313) October 14, 2023
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