An active-duty member of the US Air Force is fighting for his life after a dramatic incident outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC A US soldier named Aaron Bushnell, set himself on fire while livestreaming on Twitch and declaring he will no longer be complicit in genocide.

The event unfolded on Sunday afternoon as the man approached the embassy and began his livestream.

Witnesses say he poured accelerant on himself before igniting the flames, all while expressing his opposition to Israel's occupation military actions in Gaza.

The video was removed from the platform but is now being reviewed by law enforcement officials.

'] As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks approval for a military aggression operation in Gaza, the incident highlights the ongoing controversies surrounding the war on Gaza.

The man's extreme actions have sparked discussions about the impact of the Israeli occupation and military offensive in the region.