US Air Force Officer Sets Himself on Fire Outside Israeli Embassy, Shouting "Free Palestine"
Washington DC: In an incident which occured on Sunday afternoon, an American Air Force officer set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington. The officer is currently hospitalized in critical condition.
Times of India has reported that the officer arrived near the Israeli embassy at around 1 am and started a live stream on Twitch.
He then doused himself with fuel and set himself on fire, stating, “I will no longer continue to be a part of the ongoing genocide in Gaza. I am going to take extreme action as part of the protest,” while shouting “Free Palestine.”
The disturbing video has been deleted from the Twitch platform.
He sustained severe burn injuries and was rescued by the US Secret Service, DC Fire, and EMS.
The Israeli Embassy issued a statement saying, "A man set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington and was taken to the hospital by ambulance.”
The identity of the officer has not been released, but he is based in Texas, as per his LinkedIn profile.
US officials have not commented on the incident.
The death toll in Gaza continues to rise as Israeli forces continue their attacks. These attacks have resulted in numerous casualties, including civilians, raising concerns about the humanitarian crisis in the region sparking protests across the world against Israel's alleged genocide of Palestinian people.
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Attacks on Christians contradict PM's message of harmony, visit to church: Gehlot
Jaipur (PTI): Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Thursday expressed concern over the reported attacks and disruptions in prayer gatherings of the Christian community in different parts of the country, saying such incidents were "worrying and condemnable".
In a post on X, Gehlot said that while the Prime Minister Narendra Modi was visiting a church and giving a message of peace and harmony, news of attacks on members of the Christian community from various regions reflected a serious contradiction.
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"Symbolic gestures would not be enough, and strict legal action was required against those spreading hatred," the senior Congress leader said.
He added that Indian culture has always upheld the spirit of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam", where every citizen has full freedom to practise their faith.
Gehlot urged the Centre and state governments to uphold the rule of law and ensure that no citizen is forced to celebrate their festival under fear.
