In a dramatic incident in the Turkish Parliament, Hasan Bitmez, a member of the Saadat Party, suffered a heart attack and collapsed moments after delivering a speech where he cursed Israel. The 53-year-old parliamentarian, representing Kocaeli province, fell to the ground during the General Assembly session, captured by the cameras of Parliament’s live broadcast.
Bitmez had just finished expressing his strong sentiments against Israel, stating, “Israel will be smitten with the anger of Allah.” As he concluded these words, he suddenly collapsed backward. Lawmakers rushed to his aid, providing immediate medical assistance. Bitmez was swiftly transported to the hospital via an ambulance.
Health Minister Fahrettin Koca confirmed the incident in a social media post, revealing that Hasan Bitmez had been taken to the intensive care unit of Bilkent City Hospital. Authorities reported that the parliamentarian was in critical condition. The incident has sparked attention and raised discussions about the intersection of political rhetoric and health in the Turkish political landscape.
