CNS News– A man is currently in critical condition after setting himself ablaze outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, prompted a swift response from emergency services. According to reports from the D.C. Fire Department, the incident took place just before 1 p.m. on Sunday, with units rushing to the scene upon receiving the call.
Upon arrival, they found an adult male with severe burn injuries in front of the embassy, located in the 3500 block of International Drive in northwest D.C. The individual was promptly transported to an area hospital with critical and life-threatening injuries, as confirmed by fire officials.
Before the arrival of firefighting crews, the U.S. Secret Service managed to extinguish the fire, indicating that they had responded to an individual experiencing a possible medical or mental health emergency. The D.C. Metro Police Department, in collaboration with the U.S. Secret Service and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), has launched an investigation into the incident.
Additionally, the police’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) was called to the scene to inspect a suspicious vehicle potentially linked to the individual. Fortunately, no hazardous materials were found in the vehicle.
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This occurrence follows similar incidents in other locations, such as a protester setting themselves on fire in front of the Israeli consulate in Atlanta, Georgia, a few months prior. Authorities are actively investigating the motives behind these acts, which are suspected to be extreme acts of political protest.
Israeli embassies worldwide have faced protests against Israel’s conflict with the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza. The ongoing tensions in the region have sparked demonstrations and heightened emotions, contributing to such drastic actions by individuals.