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Turkish MP Dies After Heart Attack Following Controversial Israel Remark
politics2 years ago

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.

Turkish Lawmaker Dies After Prophesying Israel's Wrath
politics2 years ago

Turkish Lawmaker Dies After Prophesying Israel's Wrath

Hasan Bitmez, a Turkish lawmaker from the opposition Saadet Party, has died at the age of 54 after suffering a heart attack on the floor of parliament. Bitmez collapsed shortly after delivering a fiery speech criticizing Turkey's trade with Israel during the ongoing conflict with Hamas. In his speech, he declared that Israel "will suffer the wrath of Allah." Bitmez was rushed to the hospital in critical condition but did not survive. His collapse was attributed by some MPs to "God's wrath."

Turkish Lawmaker Dies After Controversial Speech on Israel's Fate
politics2 years ago

Turkish Lawmaker Dies After Controversial Speech on Israel's Fate

Turkish lawmaker Hasan Bitmez, a member of the opposition Felicity Party, has died two days after collapsing while giving a speech in parliament, where he stated that Israel would "suffer the wrath of Allah" for its actions in Gaza. Bitmez had been critical of President Erdogan's ruling AK Party and Turkey's trade with Israel. He collapsed after finishing his speech and was rushed to the hospital, where he received treatment in the intensive care unit. The Health Minister revealed that Bitmez died after suffering a heart attack.