McDonald's in Chicago serves burgers wrapped in blue and white packaging, resembling the Israeli flag
SHAH ALAM – A video showing a McDonald's outlet in Chicago serving burgers wrapped in blue and white packaging, resembling the Israeli flag, has gone viral on social media.
Instagram user @ezzat_experience had uploaded the video on Oct 22, which has since gained 34.2 thousand likes and two thousand comments.
“Do you still have any doubt? Okay after this video, if you still have doubt, it means you don’t want to hear. Share and let others know,”he captioned the video.
The video also shows the customer confronting McDonald's staff about the packaging.
She also challenged an employee who claimed that these wrappers had been in use for several months.
"This is in support of killing Palestinian kids, this wrapping. Clearly, this is a big company.They should not be changing the wrapping on this side.
"I'm just really upset to get an order with this wrapping. McDonald's changed their packaging. Wow, what does this resemble?,” the customer said.
The current Israeli genocidal attacks on Palestine, has posed a significant challenge for the fast food chain in predominantly Muslim countries. In these nations, owners have been diligent in distancing themselves from allegations of having ties to the Israeli military operations in Gaza.
On Oct 16, McDonald's Malaysia came out with a statement, saying that it remains a company that continues to strive to contribute to the community by expanding its community programmes every year.
“Since its take-over by a Muslim entity in 2017, the company has paid zakat amounting to RM12 million to bodies recognised by the Islamic Religious Council in respective states, adding that for this year alone, McDonald's Malaysia had paid zakat of RM2 million.
"This year's zakat payment will have an impact on the asnaf (tithe recipients) at the tithe distribution centres in 14 states that receive zakat from McDonald's Malaysia.
"This is done not only in fulfilling the obligation as a business that is run by a Muslim, but is also in line with the company’s values which prioritises the welfare and wellbeing of the community," it said in a statement.
On Oct 18, McDonald's Malaysia is contributed RM1 million to the recently launched Palestine Humanitarian Fund under the Prime Minister's Department.
McDonald’s Malaysia said that by joining hands with the government and contributing to the fund, the company hoped to bring much-needed relief to Palestinians who are facing extremely difficult times.
"This move aligns with the government's noble initiative, as unveiled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim during the tabling of Budget 2024 in the Dewan Rakyat.
"The Prime Minister’s proposal to allocate RM10 million to the Palestine Humanitarian Fund resonates deeply with our commitment to support those impacted by the current genocide in Gaza.
The escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza underscores the urgency of this effort,” McDonald's Malaysia said.
