Washington: A memorial service was held for Aaron Bushnell, a US Air Force serviceman who self-immolated in response to Israel's attacks on the Gaza Strip. On the first anniversary of his death, a group gathered in front of the Israeli Embassy and the White House in Washington, DC to honor Bushnell, surrounding his poster with flowers and candles.

According to Anadolu Agency, in February 2024, Bushnell, 25, set himself on fire in front of the Israeli Embassy to protest Israeli attacks on Gaza. Before taking this drastic step, Bushnell expressed his refusal to be complicit in what he described as genocide. He stated that his act of protest, although extreme, was not as severe as the experiences of the people in Palestine.

Bushnell's actions have sparked discussions about the lengths individuals are willing to go to in order to protest against international conflicts and highlight human rights issues. His self-immolation is viewed by some as a powerful statement against the perceived normalization of violence in conflict zones.