Turkish Islamist MP Hasan Bitmez from the Happiness Party fainted in the court of the Turkish parliament, criticizing the policies of the government of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which he considers not firm enough against Israel, News.ro reported with reference to Le. Figaro.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the Turkish ParliamentPhoto: Murat Kula / AFP / Profimedia

“Even if you escape the torment of history, you will not be able to escape the punishment of Allah,” Hasan Bitmez said on the rostrum of the Turkish National Assembly, after which he fell to the floor.

According to the video that captured the scene, shocked other deputies rushed to his aid.

Hasan Bitmez, 53, was addressing lawmakers from Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party (AKP, Islamic-conservative) before he collapsed.

A Turkish MP from the Happiness Party (conservative Islamist) made this speech during the 2024 budget negotiations.

The people’s deputy was given a heart massage in the parliament hall, after which he was transferred to the hospital, to the intensive care unit.

“His condition is somewhat critical,” Turkish Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç announced after visiting his colleague in the hospital.