Man sets himself on fire outside US Israeli embassy

A man shocked onlookers today when he set himself on fire outside the United States Israeli embassy in a shocking act of protest.

It is believed that the man was protesting US policies towards Israel and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Emergency services rushed to the scene and the man was taken to hospital with severe burns. The extent of his injuries is currently unknown.

The incident has left many in shock and has sparked a debate about the effectiveness of extreme acts of protest.