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.