Burger King worker fired over ‘Free Palestine’ remark to Israeli diner raises nearly $100,000 online

A Burger King employee in Breinigsville, Pennsylvania, was fired after telling an Israeli customer, Rami Feinstein, to “Free Palestine.” Feinstein, who was wearing a Star of David necklace, reported feeling threatened after the employee, Ariana Hamilton, made the remark when he stated he was from Israel. Hamilton, however, claimed it was an exercise of free speech and not hostility, asserting she was dismissed for discrimination and hate speech.

• Hamilton launched an online crowdfunding campaign, which has since raised nearly $100,000 to cover her living expenses.
• Burger King issued an apology, stating, “We have zero tolerance for antisemitism, hate or discrimination of any kind” and affirmed that “Burger King is a place where everyone should feel welcome, respected and free from discrimination.”
• The incident has sparked debate on social media, with some users supporting Hamilton's right to free expression and others demanding consequences for her actions.