A U.S. Burger King employee says she was fired for saying, "Free Palestine."

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The post taps into a highly polarizing and emotionally charged geopolitical issue, framing it as a story of an individual standing up for their beliefs against a large corporation. The significant fundraising amount adds a compelling narrative of community support.

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A Burger King employee claims she was fired for saying "Free Palestine" to a customer. Supporters have raised over $150,000 for her through GoFundMe, while Burger King stated they have no tolerance for discrimination.

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Over $150,000 has been raised for this ex-Burger King employee who says she was fired for saying “Free Palestine” to an Israeli customer. #BurgerKing #FreePalestine #Palestine #Gaza