MCD - McDonald's Middle East Franchisees Take Sides In Israel-Hamas Conflict — Max Keiser Says 'Bitcoin Fixes This' | Benzinga
McDonald’s Corp (NYSE:MCD), the global fast-food chain, has become embroiled in the Israel-Hamas conflict, as franchisees in the Middle East express support for either Israeli troops or Palestinians in Gaza through social media.
What Happened: The controversy began when McDonald’s Israel announced its intention to provide thousands of free meals to the Israel Defense Forces. Shortly after, McDonald’s Oman, also known as Al Daud Restaurants LLC, declared a donation of “$100,000 towards the relief efforts for the people of Gaza.”
Statement from McDonald's Oman pic.twitter.com/SzKz7lhmgk — McDonald's Oman (@Mcdonaldsoman) October 14, 2023
“We stand with Gaza in these difficult times,” stated McDonald’s Oman in a message posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Max Keiser, an American broadcaster and filmmaker, connected the use of fiat money and gold to the ongoing proxy war between two rival McDonald’s ...