Turkish MP's Heart Attack During Controversial Statement Raises Concerns

Turkish MP Hasan Bitmez, a member of the Felicity (Saadet) Party, suffered a heart attack and collapsed while delivering a speech condemning Israel's actions in Gaza. Bitmez had stated, "You will not escape the wrath of Allah" before fainting. He was immediately attended to and taken to a hospital. The incident occurred amid ongoing tensions between Turkey and Israel over the conflict in Gaza, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan strongly criticizing Israel's actions and accusing the country of war crimes.