Burger King fires employee for 'Free Palestine' comment to Israeli-American customer

A Burger King employee in Pennsylvania was fired after telling a customer of Israeli descent "Free Palestine." The incident occurred when employee Arianna Hamilton noticed a Star of David necklace worn by customer Rami Feinstein, a musician of Israeli descent. Hamilton asked Feinstein about his origins, and after he confirmed he was from Israel, she said "Free Palestine." Feinstein recorded the interaction, requested a refund, and left the restaurant before posting the video online. Burger King's corporate management issued an official apology, stating, "We are very sorry to hear about the experience you had. Burger King is a place where everyone should feel welcome, respected, and free from discrimination. We do not tolerate antisemitism, hate, or any form of discrimination." The company added that they were working with the franchise owner to address the situation. Hamilton was subsequently terminated for alleged discriminatory actions. The decision sparked debate on social media, with many users expressing support for Hamilton through comments like "Let's all support Ariana" and "We love you, Arianna."

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We are very sorry to hear about the experience you had. Burger King is a place where everyone should feel welcome, respected, and free from discrimination. We do not tolerate antisemitism, hate, or any form of discrimination. We are working with the owner of the franchise that operates this restaurant to address the situation.