Far-right Polish Politician Extinguishes Menorah with Fire Extinguisher, Sparks Outrage

A far-right Polish lawmaker, Grzegorz Braun, extinguished the candles of a menorah during a Hanukkah celebration in Poland's Parliament, causing a delay in a vote of confidence for the new prime minister. The incident highlights tensions in the country's Parliament and reflects the rise of antisemitic sentiments, particularly among populist right-wing political forces. Similar acts of vandalism and antisemitic incidents have been reported across Europe since the start of the Israel-Gaza war. The Chief Rabbi of Poland condemned the act, while the US Ambassador to Poland called it an "outrageous act" and emphasized the need to fight against antisemitism.