Protester Self-Immolates Outside Israeli Consulate in Atlanta

Act Described as 'Extreme Political Protest' Amid Ongoing Israel-Hamas War

A protester set themselves on fire outside the Israeli consulate in Atlanta, Georgia, in what police described as an 'extreme act of political protest'.
The protester, whose identity remains unknown, used gasoline as an accelerant and a Palestinian flag was found at the scene.
A security guard who attempted to intervene was also injured, suffering burns to his wrist and leg.
The incident occurred amid heightened tensions in the U.S. due to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, which resumed on Friday after a seven-day ceasefire.
Police have increased patrols in Jewish and Muslim communities in response to the incident and ongoing tensions.