Far-right Polish lawmaker extinguishes Hanukkah candles in parliament with fire extinguisher

A far-right Polish lawmaker, Grzegorz Braun, caused disruption and scandal in the parliament by extinguishing candles on a menorah lit for Hanukkah, prompting swift condemnation from major political forces. Braun, known for his controversial views, has previously made false claims about a plot to turn Poland into a "Jewish state" and called for the criminalization of homosexuality. The speaker of the parliament excluded Braun from the session, reported him to prosecutors, and imposed a hefty financial penalty. The incident delayed a vote of confidence in the newly elected Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government. The Catholic church and U.S. Ambassador Mark Brzezinski also denounced the antisemitic act.