Demonstration in the U.S. in support of Palestine: Journalist set himself on fire.

In images circulating on social media, a young man was seen being stopped by police as he attempted to set himself on fire. The person, who shouted, "I am a journalist. Please stop the fake news," tried to set himself ablaze.

While one person at the protest site tried to extinguish the fire by throwing water, the police intervened with the individual attempting to self-immolate.

It was observed that the individual had burns on his arm. Eyewitnesses stated that the person who set himself on fire claimed to be a "journalist at CBS" and expressed that "CBS is spreading fake news in Gaza."

THE NUMBER OF PROTESTERS SETTING THEMSELVES ON FIRE FOR GAZA IS INCREASING

Due to the support given to Israel, a total of 4 activists have carried out self-immolation protests in the USA, including today. Initially, on December 1, 2023, an unidentified individual set himself on fire in front of the Israeli Consulate in Atlanta, Georgia, to protest the US's support policies for Israel. While the severely injured individual was taken to the hospital, authorities stated that a Palestinian flag was present with the individual during the protest. The name, age, or gender of the individual has been kept confidential.

FOOTAGE OF A SOLDIER IN THE US ARMY SETTING HIMSELF ON FIRE WAS WIDELY DISCUSSED

The self-immolation act of 25-year-old Aaron Bushnell, who was actively serving in the US Air Force, in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington on February 24, 2024, became the most talked-about protest. During his live-streamed act on social media, while wearing his military uniform, Bushnell stated, "I will no longer participate in the crime of genocide," and poured gasoline over himself before setting himself on fire. Bushnell shouted "Freedom for Palestine" until he could no longer breathe and ultimately lost his life. In Boston, on September 11, a person who introduced himself as Matt Nelson on social media set himself on fire after sharing a video protesting the "genocide in Gaza."