In a shocking incident, an active member of the United States military set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, in protest against Israel’s actions in Gaza. The man, whose identity remains undisclosed, was swiftly taken to the hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries. Emergency responders, alerted to the scene just before 1 pm, found that officers from the US Secret Service had already extinguished the flames.
Before the self-immolation, the protester live-streamed the act on Twitch, dressed in military fatigues, proclaiming his refusal to be complicit in genocide, and shouting “Free Palestine!” The disturbing footage has been removed from the platform. The man's images circulated online, capturing the shocking moment.
The Israeli embassy confirmed none of its staff members were harmed, and all personnel are safe. Local police are currently investigating the incident. This tragic act underscores the intensity of emotions surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, prompting heightened concern and scrutiny.
