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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Turkish MP Dies After Heart Attack Following Controversial Israel Remark

Turkish lawmaker Hasan Bitmez, a member of the Islamist Saadet Party, has died after suffering a heart attack on the floor of parliament following a speech in which he stated that Israel would face "the wrath of God" for its actions in Gaza. Bitmez had criticized the Turkish government's policy regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict and accused the ruling Justice and Development Party of engaging in trade with Israel. He collapsed during his speech and was rushed to the hospital, where he later passed away. Bitmez's death comes days after the failed opposition alliance's attempt to topple Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the May presidential election.

via Fox News|

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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Turkish MP Dies After Heart Attack During Anti-Israel Speech

Hasan Bitmez, a Turkish MP from the opposition Saadet Party, has died in the hospital after suffering a heart attack during a speech in parliament criticizing the ruling AK Party's refusal to suspend trade with Israel. Bitmez had warned, "You will not escape the wrath of Allah" before collapsing. The Saadet Party had allied with other factions in an unsuccessful attempt to unseat Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan in May's presidential election. Erdogan's support for Hamas and his criticism of Israel have sparked controversy, with Republican Senator Rick Scott suggesting that NATO should reconsider Turkey's membership.

via Newsweek|

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international-affairs2 years ago•2 min saved

Turkish Lawmaker's Heart Attack Follows Controversial Israel Remarks

Turkish lawmaker Hasan Bitmez suffered a heart attack and collapsed in Parliament after declaring that Israel will "not be able to escape the wrath of God." Bitmez was delivering a speech on the budget of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs when he fainted and fell to the ground. He received first aid and CPR before being taken to the hospital, where it was discovered that two main veins were completely blocked. Bitmez is currently in serious condition and connected to a heart-lung pump.

via Fox News|

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world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

Turkish Lawmaker's Heart Attack Linked to Controversial Israel Remark

Turkish lawmaker Hasan Bitmez suffered a heart attack and collapsed in Parliament after declaring that Israel would "not be able to escape the wrath of God." Bitmez was delivering a speech on the budget of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs when he fell ill. He was given first aid and taken out on a stretcher while emergency medical crews continued CPR. Bitmez is listed in serious condition and is currently supported by a heart-lung pump.

via Yahoo News|

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politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Turkish Lawmaker Collapses in Parliament After Prophesying Israel's Divine Retribution

Turkish lawmaker Hasan Bitmez collapsed in parliament after reportedly having a heart attack following a speech in which he stated that Israel would "suffer the wrath of Allah." Bitmez was given chest compressions for a long time before being taken to the hospital in critical condition. The Saadet Party deputy is currently listed as being in critical condition in the intensive care unit. Turkey and Israel recently normalized ties, but relations have soured since a strike by Hamas into southern Israel. President Erdogan has taken a strong position against Israel, accusing its allies of creating a "crusade war atmosphere." Turkey has also pledged humanitarian aid to Gaza.

via Daily Mail|

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