February 25th 2024.
According to officials, a man has been hospitalized in critical condition after setting himself on fire in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington DC. The incident occurred on International Drive in the northwestern part of the city at around 1pm local time. Thankfully, officers from the US Secret Service were able to quickly extinguish the fire.
Emergency services have reported that the man, who has not been identified, suffered serious burn injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital. The Metropolitan Police Department, along with other agencies such as the Secret Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, also responded to the scene to investigate a suspicious vehicle for potential explosives.
Fortunately, after a thorough investigation, it was determined that there were no hazardous materials present and the area was cleared at around 4pm. During the investigation, officers briefly looked into the possibility of a nearby vehicle containing explosives, but no evidence was found and no one else was injured.
Videos and photographs from the incident have been circulating online, showing the man wearing a US Air Force uniform and shouting "Free Palestine" before setting himself on fire on the 3400 block. Military officials have stated that they have not yet been able to identify the man. The video, which is approximately three minutes long, captures someone asking the man if he needs help as he approaches the embassy gates.
The man was engulfed in flames for about a minute before the police were able to intervene and put out the fire. An investigation is currently ongoing to determine the motive behind this disturbing incident. It is believed that the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, which has resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 people, may have played a role in this tragic event.
The Israeli Embassy has been the site of numerous protests since the start of the conflict last October. The militant group Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip, has been responsible for many of these protests. According to health officials in Gaza, over 29,000 Palestinians have been killed and nearly 70,000 injured by Israeli forces. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have also reported the deaths of 240 soldiers since the start of their military operation in the area.
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