On Sunday afternoon, a man self-immolated outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C. The incident prompted an immediate response from the U.S. Secret Service and the D.C. Fire and EMS. The man, who suffered serious burn injuries, was swiftly transported to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition
A man is in critical condition after setting himself on fire midday Sunday outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C., authorities said. https://t.co/aR6xzYAbHQ
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 25, 2024
Local authorities and the U.S. Secret Service have initiated an investigation into the incident.
Protests persist outside Israel’s embassies, fueled by opposition to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. These demonstrations have been ongoing since October 7, when Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist group governing Gaza, carried out a cross-border attack, resulting in the loss of 1,200 Israeli lives and the capture of 253 hostages.
The war in Gaza has ignited fervent pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli sentiments across the United States, with the Israeli embassy bearing the brunt of these impassioned protests.
Since then, Israeli forces have conducted a military campaign in the coastal enclave, resulting in significant destruction. According to Palestinian health officials, nearly 30,000 people have lost their lives during this period
The ongoing conflict has had devastating consequences for the region, with both sides experiencing loss and suffering.
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