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Far-right Polish MP Extinguishes Hanukkah Menorah in Parliament

Grzegorz Braun's Antisemitic Act Sparks Outrage, Leads to Expulsion and Penalties

  • Far-right Polish MP Grzegorz Braun used a fire extinguisher to put out a menorah in the country's parliament during a Hanukkah celebration.
  • Braun, a member of the Confederation party known for his antisemitic views, referred to Hanukkah as a 'satanic' celebration.
  • Parliament speaker Szymon Holownia expelled Braun from the session, reported him to prosecutors, and imposed financial penalties.
  • Newly elected Prime Minister Donald Tusk condemned Braun's actions as 'unacceptable' and a 'disgrace'.
  • The incident has been widely condemned by politicians across the political spectrum, religious leaders, and the international community.
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