Starbucks Middle East franchisee to slash over 2,000 jobs as boycotts linked to the Israel-Gaza conflict hit Western brands, says report

• A Starbucks franchisee in the Middle East is set to lay off over 2,000 employees, Reuters reported.
• AlShaya Group has been hit by boycotts of its Western brands amid the Israel-Gaza war.
• The company confirmed it would be cutting staff in a statement to Business Insider.

A Starbucks franchisee is set to lay off over 2,000 employees across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in the wake of consumer boycotts linked to the Gaza conflict, Reuters reported, citing people familiar with the matter.