"Far-right Polish Lawmaker's Antisemitic Act: Extinguishing Hanukkah Menorah in Parliament"

A far-right Polish lawmaker, Grzegorz Braun, sparked outrage after using a fire extinguisher to put out the candles on a menorah during a Hanukkah celebration in the parliament building. Lawmakers swiftly condemned his actions, with the speaker of the parliament calling it "absolutely scandalous" and excluding Braun from the day's session. The incident disrupted an important day in parliament, delaying a vote of confidence in the newly elected Prime Minister. 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 incident was denounced by the Catholic Church and the Jewish community, with hopes that it will raise awareness about the importance of tolerance.