Pro-Palestine protesters called out over Melbourne Central McDonald's act in food court

Palestinian supporters have come under fire online after dozens stormed a busy McDonald's outlet and created havoc.

Hundreds took to the streets of Melbourne's CBD on Thursday for a pro-Palestine protest, including students who took the day off school.

Donning traditional Palestinian headdresses and flags, protesters marched from Flinders Street Station down Swanston Street to Melbourne Central Shopping Centre.

Demonstrators then staged a sit-down, climbed statues and called for the end of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza.

Photos have emerged online of wild scenes extending to the centre's food court, with a male wearing a face covering and holding a large Palestine flag captured standing on the McDonald's counter as a large crowd watches on.

A shocked onlooker shared photos to Reddit, claiming that the male screamed 'get back to work, you b****' when the McDonald's store manager asked to him to get off the counter.

The fast good giant has received global backlash from Palestine supporters over the decision by McDonald's Israeli outlets to offer free meals to its defence forces during the ongoing conflict.

'The free palestine movement is great, but i just don't see what they think this achieves?' the onlooker captioned the photos at Melbourne Central.

'How does annoying minimum-wage McDonald's workers who have nothing to do with McDonald's as a multibillion dollar corporation help free Palestine?

'I thought it was only the Israel branch of McDonald's that provided food to Israeli soldiers? Branches of McDonald's have different Franchisees and don't directly contribute to or benefit from one another.'

The photos sparked online fury towards Pro-Palestine supporters.

'He really isn't doing much to attract sympathy for his cause is he?' one commented. 

Another added: 'Let people eat their lunch and don't scare hospitality workers. Protest on the street, not in a food court.'

Many agreed the fast food giant was unfairly targeted.

'The Australian McDonald's owners don't have anything to do with Israel's McDonald's behaviour. This does the opposite of help the pro-Palestine movement while simultaneously p****** off food service workers who don't get paid enough to deal with this s***,' one wrote.

There was some support for the demonstrators.

'Good! I've wanted to do this too! Someone should make a stand,' one wrote.

The latest incident comes four days after a nearby McDonald's in Swanston Street was plastered in anti-Israel stickers and smeared with red paint. 

Thursday's rally attracted a heavy presence from police but no arrests were made. 

McDonald's Australia has distanced itself from the Middle East conflict and reiterated its top priority is ensuring the safety of staff and customers.

'We are dismayed by the disinformation and inaccurate reports regarding our position in response to the conflict in the Middle East,' a spokesman told Daily Mail Australia on Friday.

'McDonald's Corporation is not funding or supporting any governments involved in this conflict, and any actions from our local developmental Licensee business partners were made independently without McDonald's consent or approval.

'Our hearts are with all of the communities and families impacted by this crisis. 

'We abhor violence of any kind and firmly stand against hate speech, and we will always proudly open our doors to everyone.

'We are doing everything we can to ensure the safety of our people in the region while supporting the communities where we operate.'

Thursday's student protest was inspired by mass school walk-outs in the US and UK. 

Hundreds of students are expected to flock to Sydney's Town Hall on Friday for a similar rally, despite pleas from NSW Premier Chris Minns and education minister Prue Car to stay at school.