DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Middle East franchisee of Starbucks said Tuesday it has begun firing staff at its coffee shops across the region after the brand found itself targeted by activists during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.
Mideast Starbucks franchisee fires staff after being targeted in Israel-Hamas war boycott
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The UAE also claims the three islands and has long pressed for a negotiated solution.
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