<p>Turkey's opposition lawmaker Hasan Bitmez died on Thursday (Dec 14), two days after he collapsed and suffered a heart attack in front of parliament after finishing his speech in which he criticised the policy of the government towards Israel.</p>

<p>54-year-old Bitmez, a member of parliament&nbsp;from the opposition Felicity (Saadet) Party, breathed his last in Ankara City Hospital, said Health Minister Fahrettin Koca, while speaking to reporters in televised remarks.</p>

<p>Bitmez had graduated from Cairo's Al Azhar University and was the chairman of the Centre for Islamic Union Research. Previously, he had worked for Islamic non-governmental organisations, as per his parliament biography. MP Bitmez was married and had a child.</p>

<p>In the official broadcast of the Parliament, Bitmez was seen collapsing to the floor after continuously standing at the podium, while facing the general assembly on Tuesday (Dec 12).</p>

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<p>The MP was critical of&nbsp;President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AK Party (AKP) over the ongoing trade of Turkey with Israel even though the latter had&nbsp;been engaged in a war with Gaza, and sharp rhetorical criticism made by the Turkish government over the military bombardment of Israel.</p>

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<p>"You allow ships to go to Israel and you shamelessly call it trade... You are Israel's accomplice," said Bitmez, in his speech. The statement was made by the leader after he placed a banner on the podium which read, "Murderer Israel; collaborator AKP".</p>

<h2><strong>'You have blood of Palestinians on your hands'</strong></h2>

<p>"You have the blood of Palestinians on your hands, you are collaborators. You contribute to every bomb Israel drops on Gaza," he said to lawmakers amid debate over the 2024 budget of the foreign ministry.</p>

<p>Quoting a poem by Turkish writer Sezai Karakoc, Bitmez said, "Even if history remains silent, the truth will not remain silent. They think that if they get rid of us, there will be no problem. However, if you get rid of us, you will not be able to escape the torment of conscience. Even if you escape the torment of history, you will not be able to escape the wrath of Allah.”</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Turkey MP Hasan Bitmez suffers heart attack during speech in Parliament, in critical condition</strong></p>

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<p>After ending his speech, Bitmez suddenly fell on the floor as other MPs rushed from their seats to help. Afterwards, Koca said that in an angiography it was found that there was a complete blockade in two main veins in his heart.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier in a statement, Dr Koca said, "Bitmez fell ill during his speech at the General Assembly of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, and the General Assembly Health Team intervened and started cardiac massage. Our deputy, who was intubated and brought to Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, was immediately taken for angiography. After angiography, he was put on a heart-lung pump and taken to intensive care. I offer him my best wishes.”</p>

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Turkey's opposition lawmaker Hasan Bitmez died on Thursday (Dec 14), two days after he collapsed and suffered a heart attack in front of parliament after finishing his speech in which he criticised the policy of the government towards Israel.

Turkey's opposition lawmaker Hasan Bitmez died on Thursday (Dec 14), two days after he collapsed and suffered a heart attack in front of parliament after finishing his speech in which he criticised the policy of the government towards Israel. 54-year-old Bitmez, a member of parliament from the opposition Felicity (Saadet) Party, breathed his last in Ankara City Hospital, said Health Minister Fahrettin Koca, while speaking to reporters in televised remarks. Bitmez had graduated from Cairo's Al Azhar University and was the chairman of the Centre for Islamic Union Research. Previously, he had worked for Islamic non-governmental organisations, as per his parliament biography. MP Bitmez was married and had a child. In the official broadcast of the Parliament, Bitmez was seen collapsing to the floor after continuously standing at the podium, while facing the general assembly on Tuesday (Dec 12). 🚨 Turkish Parliamentarian Suffers Heart Attack after Condemning Israel’s War on Gaza Hasan Bitmez, a member of the Grand National Assembly, collapsed after delivering his speech, his last words to MPs, “You will not escape the wrath of Allah. I salute you all.” Bitmez is… pic.twitter.com/zD9xJV5Bi3 — War Watch (@WarWatchs) December 12, 2023 × The MP was critical of President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AK Party (AKP) over the ongoing trade of Turkey with Israel even though the latter had been engaged in a war with Gaza, and sharp rhetorical criticism made by the Turkish government over the military bombardment of Israel. Also read: Turkish MP collapses in parliament after suffering heart attack "You allow ships to go to Israel and you shamelessly call it trade... You are Israel's accomplice," said Bitmez, in his speech. The statement was made by the leader after he placed a banner on the podium which read, "Murderer Israel; collaborator AKP". 'You have blood of Palestinians on your hands' "You have the blood of Palestinians on your hands, you are collaborators. You contribute to every bomb Israel drops on Gaza," he said to lawmakers amid debate over the 2024 budget of the foreign ministry. Quoting a poem by Turkish writer Sezai Karakoc, Bitmez said, "Even if history remains silent, the truth will not remain silent. They think that if they get rid of us, there will be no problem. However, if you get rid of us, you will not be able to escape the torment of conscience. Even if you escape the torment of history, you will not be able to escape the wrath of Allah.” Watch: Turkey MP Hasan Bitmez suffers heart attack during speech in Parliament, in critical condition After ending his speech, Bitmez suddenly fell on the floor as other MPs rushed from their seats to help. Afterwards, Koca said that in an angiography it was found that there was a complete blockade in two main veins in his heart. Earlier in a statement, Dr Koca said, "Bitmez fell ill during his speech at the General Assembly of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, and the General Assembly Health Team intervened and started cardiac massage. Our deputy, who was intubated and brought to Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, was immediately taken for angiography. After angiography, he was put on a heart-lung pump and taken to intensive care. I offer him my best wishes.” (With inputs from agencies)

Turkish MP, who collapsed and suffered heart attack after saying 'Israel will suffer Allah's wrath, dies

<p>Dramatic scenes unfolded in the Turkish parliament as a lawmaker collapsed on the ground immediately after declaring Israel would "suffer the wrath of Allah."</p>

<p>The video of the incident went viral on social media, which shows Hasan Bitmez, 53, falling to the ground, leaving people around him worried and scrambling.</p>

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<p>Later, it was informed that the lawmaker had suffered a heart attack and was given CPR on the spot before he was rushed to a nearby hospital.</p>

<p>During his address, Bitmez quoted a poem by Turkish writer Sezai Karakoc, stating, "Even if history remains silent, the truth will not remain silent. They think that if they get rid of us, there will be no problem. However, if you get rid of us, you will not be able to escape the torment of conscience. Even if you escape the torment of history, you will not be able to escape the wrath of Allah.”</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Turkey MP Hasan Bitmez suffers heart attack during speech in Parliament, in critical condition</strong></p>

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<p>Turkish Health Minister Dr Fahrettin Koca said on social media that Bitmez was “intubated and brought to Ankara Bilkent City Hospital.”</p>

<p>“(The lawmaker) was immediately taken for angiography. After angiography, he was put on a heart-lung pump and taken to intensive care. I offer him my best wishes,” added the health minister.</p>

<p>The minister said that Bitmez was deeply “disturbed” during his speech, which may have caused him trouble. He also assured that medical staff was closely monitoring Bitmez.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-no-longer-expects-anything-from-eu-says-erdogan-on-membership-641554"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Turkey ‘no longer expects anything from EU’, says Erdogan on membership</strong></a></p>

<p>Turkey has over the past two months upped the ante against the Jewish nation, despite having made efforts in previous months to bury the hatchet.</p>

<p>However, following the breakout of the Israel-Hamas war on October 7, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sharply backtracked and returned to the same vitriolic attacks that characterised many of his previous years in power.</p>

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Dramatic scenes unfolded in the Turkish parliament as a lawmaker collapsed on the ground immediately after declaring Israel would "suffer the wrath of Allah." The video of the incident went viral on social media, which shows Hasan Bitmez, 53, falling to the ground, leaving people around him worried and scrambling.

Dramatic scenes unfolded in the Turkish parliament as a lawmaker collapsed on the ground immediately after declaring Israel would "suffer the wrath of Allah." The video of the incident went viral on social media, which shows Hasan Bitmez, 53, falling to the ground, leaving people around him worried and scrambling. 🚨 Turkish Parliamentarian Suffers Heart Attack after Condemning Israel’s War on Gaza Hasan Bitmez, a member of the Grand National Assembly, collapsed after delivering his speech, his last words to MPs, “You will not escape the wrath of Allah. I salute you all.” Bitmez is… pic.twitter.com/zD9xJV5Bi3 — War Watch (@WarWatchs) December 12, 2023 × Later, it was informed that the lawmaker had suffered a heart attack and was given CPR on the spot before he was rushed to a nearby hospital. During his address, Bitmez quoted a poem by Turkish writer Sezai Karakoc, stating, "Even if history remains silent, the truth will not remain silent. They think that if they get rid of us, there will be no problem. However, if you get rid of us, you will not be able to escape the torment of conscience. Even if you escape the torment of history, you will not be able to escape the wrath of Allah.” Watch: Turkey MP Hasan Bitmez suffers heart attack during speech in Parliament, in critical condition × Turkish Health Minister Dr Fahrettin Koca said on social media that Bitmez was “intubated and brought to Ankara Bilkent City Hospital.” “(The lawmaker) was immediately taken for angiography. After angiography, he was put on a heart-lung pump and taken to intensive care. I offer him my best wishes,” added the health minister. The minister said that Bitmez was deeply “disturbed” during his speech, which may have caused him trouble. He also assured that medical staff was closely monitoring Bitmez. Also read: Turkey ‘no longer expects anything from EU’, says Erdogan on membership Turkey has over the past two months upped the ante against the Jewish nation, despite having made efforts in previous months to bury the hatchet. However, following the breakout of the Israel-Hamas war on October 7, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sharply backtracked and returned to the same vitriolic attacks that characterised many of his previous years in power. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Turkish nationalist opposition party's lawmaker was punched in the head on Tuesday during a heated budget debate in the parliament, after which he was rushed to the intensive care unit.</p>

<p>A tweet shared by Visegrad 24 showed the lawmaker of the Iyi (Good) Party Huseyin Ors getting punched by Zafer Isik, a ruling AKP parliamentarian. During the brawl, various other lawmakers fell to the ground.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Lawmaker of Fellow Iyi Party Aylin Cesur, who is a doctor by profession and who had administered first aid to the MP on the chamber's floor, said that the condition of Ors was critical.</p>

<p>"He is still being treated in intensive care. I am very sad. His general condition was not good after the blow to the head,” Cesur said, as quoted by DHA.</p>

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<p>Numerous fights have been witnessed by the lively parliament of Turkey during particularly sensitive debates. A similar incident occurred in 2020 when a fistfight erupted in the parliament over discussions on the military involvement of Turkey in Syria.</p>

<p>The budget debates are taking place this year with different lawmakers trying to secure their interests ahead of the next presidential and parliamentary polls.</p>

<p>Spokesman of the Iyi Party Kursat Zorlu said that the incident marked "a sad day for the Turkish Grand National Assembly and a shameful day for those who carried out this attack."</p>

<p>So far, no comment was issued by the AKP party of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the incident.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Turkish nationalist opposition party's lawmaker was punched in the head on Tuesday during a heated budget debate in the parliament, after which he was rushed to the intensive care unit.

Turkish nationalist opposition party's lawmaker was punched in the head on Tuesday during a heated budget debate in the parliament, after which he was rushed to the intensive care unit. A tweet shared by Visegrad 24 showed the lawmaker of the Iyi (Good) Party Huseyin Ors getting punched by Zafer Isik, a ruling AKP parliamentarian. During the brawl, various other lawmakers fell to the ground. Watch the video here: Heated debate in the Turkish Parliament about next year’s budget. One MP taken to hospital with suspected head trauma. pic.twitter.com/EMAAioHD2F — Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) December 6, 2022 Lawmaker of Fellow Iyi Party Aylin Cesur, who is a doctor by profession and who had administered first aid to the MP on the chamber's floor, said that the condition of Ors was critical. "He is still being treated in intensive care. I am very sad. His general condition was not good after the blow to the head,” Cesur said, as quoted by DHA. ALSO READ| North Korea executed two teenagers for watching South Korean films, claims report Numerous fights have been witnessed by the lively parliament of Turkey during particularly sensitive debates. A similar incident occurred in 2020 when a fistfight erupted in the parliament over discussions on the military involvement of Turkey in Syria. The budget debates are taking place this year with different lawmakers trying to secure their interests ahead of the next presidential and parliamentary polls. Spokesman of the Iyi Party Kursat Zorlu said that the incident marked "a sad day for the Turkish Grand National Assembly and a shameful day for those who carried out this attack." So far, no comment was issued by the AKP party of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the incident. (With inputs from agencies)

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