McDonald’s Lebanon Branch Attacked Over Alleged Support to Israeli Military: A Mirror to Geo-Political Tensions
In a dramatic turn of events, a McDonald’s outlet in Sidon, Lebanon, was targeted and vandalized by protestors reacting against the fast-food giant’s purported support for the Israeli military.
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Security forces arrived at the scene to disperse the agitators and stabilize the situation.
الهجوم على فرع “ماكدونالدز “في صيدا pic.twitter.com/Jt7lJvx8Rx
— Lebanon 24 (@Lebanon24) October 13, 2023
In response to the recent Hamas attack, McDonald’s had announced donations of free meals to the Israeli army. The company confirmed its commitment via its social media on Platform “X,” stating, “We have opened 5 branches exclusively to handle aid and donations for the Israeli security and rescue forces.” The company added, “We will donate around 4,000 meals every day.”
McDonald’s has shipped 4,000 meals to Israeli soldiers and will continue to ship the same number daily.
They will also receive a 50% discount on other food items. pic.twitter.com/MDkdq4AjD0
— Sprinter (@Sprinter99800) October 13, 2023
The Lebanese security forces arrived at the scene and dispersed the group, restoring calm to the area.
This incident marks another episode in the expanding web of reactions to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, further complicating the ethical decisions corporations must make in a globalized world.
