Self-Immolation as Political Protest

Aaron Bushnell, an active-duty member of the United States Air Force, self-immolated in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. as a form of extreme protest against genocide. This act of political protest has historical roots and significance in various countries. The article explores the meaning and implications of self-immolation as a desperate form of protest in the face of perceived helplessness and systemic injustices.