Jordanians boycott American companies that are seen as supporting Israel

The World

In Jordan’s capital, Amman, McDonald’s and Starbucks sit mostly empty these days as many here have stopped supporting businesses and products that they say are pro-Israel or offer financial support to Israel. People have switched to local alternatives and say they don’t plan to go back. The World’s Shirin Jaafari reports from Amman.

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