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

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Far-right Polish lawmaker extinguishes Hanukkah candles with fire extinguisher in parliament
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Far-right Polish lawmaker Grzegorz Braun used a fire extinguisher to put out Hanukkah candles during an event with members of the Jewish community in the country's parliament, causing outrage. Braun, who described Hanukkah as "satanic," was subsequently excluded from the sitting by the speaker and will face consequences for his actions. The incident has sparked condemnation from various individuals, including Poland's Chief Rabbi and a Catholic cardinal, who apologized to the Jewish community.

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