LBCI

US military service member dies after setting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy

World News

26-02-2024 | 09:47

Share

Share

US military service member dies after setting himself on fire outside Israeli embassy

A US military service member who had set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington over the weekend in an apparent act of protest against the war in Gaza has died, local media reported on Monday.

NBC News, citing an unnamed US official said that the US Air Force member had died and more details would be released after the military finished notifying his family.

CBS News' Washington affiliate and The Washington Post also reported the death, citing a Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson.

Representatives for the police in Washington did not immediately return a call requesting comment on the reports.

Reuters

World News

Israel-Gaza War Updates

US

Israel

Embassy

Washington

War

Gaza

Next

Swiss police believe around 40 died at Swiss bar explosion, Italy says

Recommended For You

Ukraine says Russia damaged more than 200 railway locomotives in 2026

09:49

Ukraine says Russia damaged more than 200 railway locomotives in 2026

Pope urges Europe to do more to protect, integrate migrants

05:14

Pope urges Europe to do more to protect, integrate migrants

Pope arrives on Italy's Lampedusa island, migrant port of call

05:08

Pope arrives on Italy's Lampedusa island, migrant port of call

Two Romanian men jailed for stabbing Iranian journalist in London

2026-07-03

Two Romanian men jailed for stabbing Iranian journalist in London

Subscribe to our VOD

SUBSCRIBE

Our visitors readings

Israeli airstrike hits Ghobeiry in Beirut’s southern suburbs following evacuation warning

2026-04-05

Israeli airstrike hits Ghobeiry in Beirut’s southern suburbs following evacuation warning

Beirut MPs oppose planned shelter center, set talks with PM Salam

2026-03-22

Beirut MPs oppose planned shelter center, set talks with PM Salam

Saudi Supreme Court sets May 27 as first day of Eid al-Adha

Middle East News

2026-05-17

Saudi Supreme Court sets May 27 as first day of Eid al-Adha

Egypt expects €1.5 billion from EU assistance package in coming days: Minister

Middle East News

08:34

Egypt expects €1.5 billion from EU assistance package in coming days: Minister

Videos

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

2026-06-26

Lebanon’s ambassador to Washington: trilateral framework agreement first step toward restoring sovereignty

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

2026-06-26

Rubio on Lebanon-Israel framework agreement: 'beginning of the beginning,' more work needed

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

2026-06-26

Lebanon, Israel sign trilateral framework agreement after Washington talks attended by Rubio: Video

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

2026-06-20

Israeli strikes renew on Choukine, Maifadoun, and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon: Video

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

2026-06-19

Massive Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon under ceasefire conditions

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

2026-06-16

Trump criticizes Israel’s Lebanon campaign, says war has gone on ‘too long’ and floats Syria role in conflict

Rene Mouawad Airport in Qlayaat opening ceremony held in presence of Lebanese officials—Video

2026-06-06

Rene Mouawad Airport in Qlayaat opening ceremony held in presence of Lebanese officials—Video

Israeli army releases footage of first tank crossing Litani River toward Beaufort Castle

2026-05-31

Israeli army releases footage of first tank crossing Litani River toward Beaufort Castle

Iran uses cluster bombs to target Israel: AiTelly explains what happens when a missile is intercepted—Video

2026-03-25

Iran uses cluster bombs to target Israel: AiTelly explains what happens when a missile is intercepted—Video

Most read

24 hours

7 days

Month

Lebanese Army Commander, UNIFIL chief discuss security cooperation in South Lebanon

1

Lebanese Army Commander, UNIFIL chief discuss security cooperation in South Lebanon

Hundreds gather at Khamenei funeral venue ahead of opening Saturday: AFP

2

Hundreds gather at Khamenei funeral venue ahead of opening Saturday: AFP

Aoun congratulates Trump on US Independence Day

3

Aoun congratulates Trump on US Independence Day

Pope urges Europe to do more to protect, integrate migrants

4

Pope urges Europe to do more to protect, integrate migrants

Ukraine says Russia damaged more than 200 railway locomotives in 2026

5

Ukraine says Russia damaged more than 200 railway locomotives in 2026

Mass grief at Khamenei funeral projects hardline grip on post-war Iran

6

Mass grief at Khamenei funeral projects hardline grip on post-war Iran

Egypt expects €1.5 billion from EU assistance package in coming days: Minister

7

Egypt expects €1.5 billion from EU assistance package in coming days: Minister

Pope arrives on Italy's Lampedusa island, migrant port of call

8

Pope arrives on Italy's Lampedusa island, migrant port of call

Download now the LBCI mobile app

To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world

Google Play

App Store

Download now the LBCI mobile app

We use
cookies

We use cookies to make
your experience on this
website better.

Accept

Learn More