On Wednesday night, a man set himself on fire outside the Israeli consulate in Boston, resulting in severe burns and hospitalization. Boston police are investigating the incident. This is the third self-immolation outside an Israeli consulate since Gaza began a year ago.
Witnesses saw the man pour gasoline over himself before lighting the flames, captured on surveillance footage. The act was preceded by a YouTube video by a man named Matt Nelson calling for an end to American support of Israel’s actions in Gaza.
Similar incidents have occurred in the past, including a US soldier’s self-immolation outside the Israeli embassy. The ongoing protests against the genocide in Gaza have drawn attention to the violence and casualties, urging for international intervention.
The call for justice and condemnation of Israel’s actions resonates through these extreme acts of protest. The implications of these tragic events reveal the deep-rooted passions and convictions behind the fight for justice and humanity.