McDonald's faces backlash for free meals to Israel soldiers
McDonald's Israel has come under fire for offering free meals to Israeli soldiers amid Israel's ongoing conflict with the Palestinian terrorist group Hamas. This decision has sparked outrage, especially in Arab nations, leading to calls for a global boycott of the fast-food chain. In response, McDonald's franchises in Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Turkey issued statements supporting people in Gaza, which has been facing Israel's retaliatory strikes.