Earlier, Samaria Regional Council Chairman Yossi Dagan demanded that fast-food giant McDonald's be booted from a tender to operate eateries in the country's main international airport due to a refusal to open branches in the West Bank.
US fast-food chain McDonald's refusal to open a branch in Jewish communities located in Samaria sparked indignation among disabled IDF veterans on Tuesday, writes The Jerusalem Post.
In a sign of protest, the veterans set up mock signs in front of McDonald's in Tel Aviv, as they claimed the fast-food chain's policy resembled that of the BDS movement (Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement) — a Palestinian-led campaign promoting various forms of boycott against Israel.
Red signs erected in front of McDonald's entrances stated in Hebrew, English, and Arabic:
“Israelis please note!”
“Area M' is ahead of you, which is controlled by a company that boycotts parts of Israel. By entering this area you become a supporter of the boycott”.
The large signs were a reference to similar signs seen in the West Bank, warning Israeli citizens against entering Palestinian Authority areas.
On their Facebook page, the IDF Disabled Veterans Forum, consisting of hundreds of injured soldiers, informed that they were the ones who organised the protest action.
“McDonald's decision not to open branches across the Green Line is despicable”, they stated.
“But if…
