Israeli Youths Expelled From Australian McDonald's After Anti-Israel Abuse, Worker Suspended

Two young Israelis, Assaf and Matan, faced verbal abuse and were denied service at a McDonald's branch in Brisbane, Australia, after ordering food. The incident began when they noticed a missing item from their order and returned to the drive-thru window. When asked about their origin, they revealed they were from Israel, prompting the employee to shout "Free Palestine" and call them "baby killers" before closing the window.

The pair then entered the restaurant to speak with the manager, who refused to investigate their complaint about the missing burger or the employee's conduct. The manager claimed the burger had been packed and asked them to leave, subsequently calling the police. The youths remained composed and left the premises, later filing a complaint at the police station, which directed them to the Australian Human Rights Commission.

Following media coverage of the incident, McDonald's suspended the employee involved. However, Assaf noted that the company has not personally apologized or refunded their order. The suspension was only communicated after the story gained public attention, with McDonald's reportedly requesting the removal of news reports about the case.

This episode highlights ongoing tensions and instances of anti-Israel sentiment abroad, drawing attention to the need for addressing discrimination in customer service environments.