Matthew Nelson, identified by friends, reportedly set himself on fire outside the Israeli consulate as a protest against what he termed 'ongoing genocide in Gaza.' His extreme act drew grim attention to the socio-political tensions surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict.
In a video posted on social media shortly before his act, Nelson expressed his intentions, stating, 'I am about to engage in an extreme act,' emphasizing his desperation regarding global issues. He portrayed himself as a 'nonviolent revolutionary communist' dismayed by government priorities.
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