Man sets himself on fire at David’s Tomb in Jerusalem

A 54-year-old man arrives at David’s Tomb on Mount Zion, in central Jerusalem, pours flammable liquid on himself and sets himself on fire.

Bystanders who saw his actions rushed to put out the fire.

The Magen David Adom ambulance service says the man was in moderate to serious condition due to burns.

There is no immediate word on his motives.

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