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A US Airman set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC, in protest over Israel's actions in Gaza. The incident left him in critical condition, sparking discussions about the motives behind the act and the ongoing conflict in the region.

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An unnamed U.S. Air Force member set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. He was critically injured and taken to the hospital with life-threatening burns. The incident took place in broad daylight, shocking onlookers and prompting immediate responses from emergency services. The man's motives behind this act are currently unclear. The blaze was extinguished by authorities, and an investigation is ongoing. The individual's identity has yet to be released, and there is no information available on whether he had any affiliations or connections. The event occurred amidst rising tensions during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas and was a stark display of protest or distress. The man's condition remains critical as he receives treatment for his severe injuries.

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Virality Score 5.9

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Thread Age 262 days

Number of Articles 62

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Left 21.2%

Center 39.4%

Right 39.4%

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US 59.6%

Non-US 40.4%

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U.S. Airman In Critical Condition After Setting Himself On Fire Outside Israeli Embassy

Forbes - 262 days ago - The active duty serviceman set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy while shouting “Free Palestine.”

Serving US Air Force member sets himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in ‘genocide’ protest

The Independent - 262 days ago - Graphic video of incident shows man yelling ‘I will no longer be complicit in genocide’

US airman sets himself on fire outside Israel embassy to protest ‘genocide’

Al Jazeera - 262 days ago - Active duty airman reportedly said he did not want to be ‘complicit in genocide’ as he lit himself on fire.

U.S. Serviceman Dies After Setting Self on Fire Outside Israeli Embassy to Protest War in Gaza

Time - 262 days ago - Active-duty Air Force member Aaron Bushnell has died after staging a pro-Palestinian protest in D.C.

U.S. Airman Self-Immolates in Protest outside Israeli Embassy in D.C. | National Review

National Review - 262 days ago - A lost soul seems to have swallowed Hamas’s lies and destroyed himself in an embarrassing episode for the Air Force.

Air Force Member Sets Himself on Fire Outside Israeli Embassy, Dies

NewsMax - 262 days ago - A man set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington on Sunday afternoon, authorities said.The man was transported to an area hospital after the fire was put out by U.S. Secret Service officers, DC Fire and EMS posted online.

Active-duty Air Force member Aaron Bushnell sets himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in DC as protest against war in Gaza

The Blaze - 262 days ago - An active-duty member of the U.S. Air Force set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, on Sunday. The man said he was engaging in an "extreme" act of protest against Israel invading Gaza after the Hamas terrorist attack of Oct. 7, 2023. At approximately 1:00 p.m., the Metropo...

US Airman Dies After Setting Himself Afire Outside Israeli Embassy in Washington

Voice of America English News - 263 days ago - Man, wearing military fatigues, broadcast the incident live over the internet; 'I will no longer be complicit in genocide,' he said before starting fire

Man Set Himself on Fire Outside Israeli Embassy in Washington: What We Know

Newsweek - 263 days ago - The man was taken to a hospital and is in critical condition, according to local authorities.

Protester Sets Himself on Fire Outside Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C.

TMZ - 263 days ago - A man set himself on fire outside of the Israeli embassy in Washington D.C. ... apparently protesting the conflict in the Middle East.

U.S. airman dies after setting himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy

NPR - 263 days ago - Police in Washington, D.C., identified the active duty member of the U.S. Air Force as 25-year-old Aaron Bushnell of San Antonio, Texas. He was rushed to the hospital Sunday with serious injuries.

Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside Israeli Embassy in Washington

NewsMax - 263 days ago - A man set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington on Sunday afternoon, authorities said.The man was transported to an area hospital after the fire was put out by U.S. Secret Service officers, DC Fire and EMS posted online.

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U.S. Airman In Critical Condition After Setting Himself On Fire Outside Israeli Embassy

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Air Force Member Sets Himself on Fire Outside Israeli Embassy, Dies

Active-duty Air Force member Aaron Bushnell sets himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in DC as protest against war in Gaza

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