While walking to the Israeli embassy he declares his motivation to take his own life to stop Israel’s genocide, the US support of this, and the suffering of the people of Palestine. Bushnell died from his injuries.
Aaron Bushnell, wearing fatigues, introduces himself as “an active duty member of the U.S. Air Force and I will no longer be complicit in genocide.” After ignition, he repeatedly yells “Free Palestine.”
In just a few minutes Aaron Bushnell exhibited more courage than every member of the IOF combined. Free Palestine. https://t.co/Ei5fO8nOwh
— Victims of Capitalism Memorial Foundation (@karaokecomputer) February 26, 2024
Hero!