McDonald's Turkey donates $1 Million to Gaza amid McDonald's Israel controversy

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| Samaa Web Desk Oct 14, 2023

McDonald's Turkiye donates $1 million to Palestinians amid controversy

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McDonald's Turkey has taken a significant step towards alleviating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza by announcing a generous donation of $1 million.

Their donation is aimed at providing essential support to those affected by the conflict, with special attention to women, children, and the elderly.

This initiative stems from a recent controversy surrounding "McDonald's Israel," which was reported to be distributing free meals to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). This revelation sparked a strong reaction in Turkey, prompting calls for a boycott of the fast-food giant within the country.

In response to these developments, McDonald's Turkey issued an official statement to clarify its position. They emphasized their status as a locally-owned business and stressed that there was no operational or organizational connection between McDonald's Turkey and McDonald's Israel.

According to their statement, McDonald's Israel operates independently and is solely responsible for its business and communication decisions.

McDonald's Turkey's generous donation of $1 million aims to provide much-needed aid to the vulnerable populations affected by the ongoing conflict in Gaza, with a particular emphasis on women, children, and the elderly. This initiative is expected to make a significant impact in addressing the urgent humanitarian needs in the region.

⚫ میکڈونلڈز ترکیے، نے میکڈونلڈز اسرائیل سے لاتعلقی کا اظہار کرتے ہوئے، غزہ کے لیے ایک ملین ڈالرز کی امداد کا اعلان کر دیا۔

▪️ ترکیے میں سوشل میڈیا پر میکڈونلڈز کے خلاف بائیکاٹ مہم چل رہی تھی جس کی وجہ سے اسے ایک ہی دن میں بھاری نقصان اٹھانا پڑا۔
▪️ میکڈونلڈز اسرائیل نے اپنے… pic.twitter.com/b8WlJAqtch
— RTEUrdu (@RTEUrdu) October 14, 2023

McDonald's Pakistan issues statement

Meanwhile, McDonald's Pakistan also issued a statement to clarify its stance. They emphasized that they are not affiliated with the Israeli brand and make decisions independently for their own country.

This move aimed to distance themselves from the controversy and ensure that their business operations were not associated with the issues raised in the Israeli context.