Washington, Oct 07 (V7N) — In a shocking incident, a journalist set himself on fire outside the White House on Saturday evening, in protest against the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the brutal aggression by Israel. The US media outlet, Newark Post, reported that the individual has been identified as Samuel Mena Jr., a photojournalist working in American media.

Mena's condition is reportedly critical due to severe burns. A video of the incident has quickly spread across social media, showing the moment Mena set his left hand on fire while standing on the street outside the official residence of the US President. The footage captures Mena screaming in pain as police and bystanders rushed to his aid, attempting to extinguish the flames and provide help by pouring water on his burning body.

Although details of Mena's employment in specific media outlets remain unclear, his act of self-immolation appears to be a direct protest against the Israeli military actions in Gaza, which have resulted in widespread casualties among Palestinian civilians. His protest mirrors that of US Air Force member Aaron Bushnell, who set himself on fire outside the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C. earlier in February.

This tragic event has sparked further discussion on the global reaction to the violence in Gaza, with calls for an end to the suffering of Palestinian civilians growing louder amid mounting international pressure on Israel.

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