Protester self-immolates outside Israeli consulate in Atlanta

Pro-Palestinian protesters take part in a demonstration on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 in Atlanta. (John Spink/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

(Reuters): A protester with a Palestinian flag self-immolated on Friday (Dec 1) outside the Israeli consulate in Atlanta, authorities said.

The person, whom officials did not identify, is in critical condition, Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said at a news conference. A security guard who attempted to intervene was also injured.