Turkish MP Hasan Bitmez Collapses After Condemning Israel, Suffers Heart Attack.
In a dramatic turn of events, Turkish lawmaker Hasan Bitmez, 53, collapsed in the Parliament after delivering a speech condemning Israel’s actions and declaring that the country would “suffer the wrath of Allah.”
The incident, captured in a video circulating on social media, occurred during Bitmez’s address on the 2024 Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Internal Affairs budget.
In the video shared on various platforms, including X (formerly Twitter), Bitmez is seen passionately addressing the Parliament. Within moments, he collapses, leaving onlookers visibly concerned.
🚨 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.”
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Bitmez, who serves as the deputy head of Turkey’s Felicity Party, received immediate CPR on the spot before being transferred to a hospital, as reported by Gazete Duvar. Turkish health minister Dr. Fahrettin Koca provided an update on Bitmez’s condition on social media, stating that he was “intubated and brought to Ankara Bilkent City Hospital.”
Dr. Koca’s statement read, “Mr. 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.”
Saadet Partisi Kocaeli Milletvekili Sn. Hasan Bitmez, TBMM Genel Kurulundaki konuşması sırasında fenalaşmış, Genel Kurul Sağlık Ekibi tarafından kendisine müdahale yapılmış ve kalp masajına başlanmıştır. Entübe edilerek Ankara Bilkent Şehir Hastanesine getirilen vekilimiz,…
— Dr. Fahrettin Koca (@drfahrettinkoca) December 12, 2023
Dr. Koca added that Bitmez was “disturbed” during his speech and reassured the public that medical staff are closely monitoring him in the intensive care unit at Ankara Bilkent City 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.”
Meanwhile, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan strongly criticized Israel’s response to the situation in Gaza during a speech in Istanbul. Erdogan condemned Israel’s actions, describing them as “atrocities and massacres that will shame the whole of humanity.”
He expressed concern that in Gaza, “all the values relating to humanity are being murdered” and criticized the lack of concrete steps by international institutions and human rights organizations to prevent such violations.