Whose side is McDonald's on?

This short article lists a few of the things foreign McDonald's restaurants have done to deflect local anti-Americanism. Example:

Egypt 2001

Problem: Anti-American boycott sparked by U.S. support for Israel.

McSpin: Local outlets introduce the McFalafel, rolled out behind an ad jingle sung by Shabaan Abdel Rahim, best known for his chart-topping hit "I Hate Israel."

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