U.S. Air Force member sets himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in Washington over Gaza genocide

U.S. Air Force member Aaron Bushnell set himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC and declared “I will no longer be complicit in genocide.” While on fire, he repeatedly yelled “Free Palestine.” “I’m about to engage in an extreme act of protest, but compared to what people have been experiencing in Palestine at the hands of their colonizers, it’s not extreme at all. This is what our ruling class has decided will be normal.” As people rushed to try and save his life, an Israeli embassy agent points a gun at Aaron whose on fire rather than grabbing a fire extinguisher. Aaron Bushnell, 25, was taken to hospital and died from his injuries. His last words were “Free Palestine” Rest in peace, Aaron Bushnell. #youtube
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