The man who set himself on fire to protest Israel in front of their embassy in Washington DC has died in hospital. His name was Aaron Bushnell and he was a 25-year-old US Airforce Officer.
BREAKING🚨The active duty US airforce officer who set himself on fire outside of the Israeli embassy in DC to protest the genocide in #Gaza has now died in hospital!
His name was Aaron Bushnell, he was 25 years old. This is the kind of act that sparks revolution. pic.twitter.com/wKrjR40yqV
— Syrian Girl 🇸🇾 (@Partisangirl) February 26, 2024
Here’s the video of his protest. He was shouting “Free Palestine” repeatedly while on fire.
BREAKING🚨US airforce officer Aaron Bushnell who set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in DC to protest the genocide of Gaza has now succumbed to his wounds.
His last words were Free Palestine!https://t.co/IxB48xpifg
— Syrian Girl 🇸🇾 (@Partisangirl) February 26, 2024
Regardless of what you think about his actions, his extreme protest which ultimately resulted in his death has drawn a great deal of attention. It has certainly created even more negative press for the Jews. His protest has already been historically significant and is being talked about by millions of people around the world including various heads of state.
We will never forget Aaron Bushnell pic.twitter.com/w1KvWmK0ab
— Rev Laskaris (@REVMAXXING) February 28, 2024
Vigil for Aaron Bushnell outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington DC. Rest in peace 🕊 pic.twitter.com/cAdUWMW2gj
— Khalissee (@Kahlissee) February 27, 2024
Aaron Bushnell wasn't addressing the Israeli government with his soul-jarring message. He wasn't even addressing his own government. He was addressing you. Each of us. His goal was to get us all to open our eyes to the horror of what's happening, and spur us to action to end it.
— Caitlin Johnstone (@caitoz) February 27, 2024
Aaron Bushnell will be publicly honored in Yemen today
As Zionists cope and pretend he died for no reason, we witnessed the birth of an anti genocide legend that will be immortalized in the middle east and global south for standing up against the genocidal war machine
— Revolutionary Blackout Network🥋 (@SocialistMMA) February 27, 2024
🔴 Incredible. Aaron Bushnell actually succeeded in getting mainstream corporate media to say the word "genocide". pic.twitter.com/VBY3GsI72y
— Lee Camp [Redacted] (@LeeCamp) February 27, 2024
Aaron Bushnell
All American Hero.“Night after night going round and round my brain, his dream is driving me insane, we cannot just write off his final scene, take heed of the dream.”https://t.co/uN3sAbH8U6 pic.twitter.com/ixUA9HT4XH
— Roger Waters ✊ (@rogerwaters) February 27, 2024
Dear Aaron Bushnell
1,35 million people made posts about you in 24 hours.
You’ll not be forgotten🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/iFxhX4ub2h
— Dr. Anastasia Maria Loupis (@DrLoupis) February 27, 2024
BREAKING: VENEZUELA PRESIDENT MADURO SENDS CONDOLENCES TO AARON BUSHNELL
“On behalf of the entire Venezuelan people, I would like to convey our condolences to the family of this young soldier, to US soldiers, to the people of the US.” pic.twitter.com/PLvcfI3Eg2
— Sulaiman Ahmed (@ShaykhSulaiman) February 27, 2024
