Starbucks to cut 2,000 jobs across Middle East branches over Gaza war protests
In the wake of the Israel-Hamas war and calls to boycott Starbucks, the Middle East franchisee AlShaya is reported to cut over 2,000 jobs, which began on Sunday.
Activists of the group "Chicago Youth Liberation for Palestine" protest in support of Palestinians at a Starbucks, amid protests nationwide and calls for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. December 31, 2023.(photo credit: Vincent Alban/Reuters)ByREUTERSUpdated: