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US Soldier Sets Himself on Fire outside Israeli Embassy in Washington to Protest Gaza War (www.news18.com)

submitted 2 years ago by Alsephina@lemmy.ml to c/worldnews@lemmy.ml

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“I will no longer be complicit in genocide [in Gaza]. I am about to engage in an extreme act of protest,” the man apparently said before setting himself alight and repeatedly shouting “Free Palestine!”

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[-] thorbot@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

God damn, this is brutal. I watched it and it gave me absolute chills. The world won’t forget this man’s bravery and sacrifice, even if the media doesn’t cover it.

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[-] Cringe2793@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

While this man is brave and all (I wouldn't have burnt myself), what does this achieve? I doubt authorities care a lot. And it's not like visibility over this situation isn't there.

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