A serious incident has shaken the Polish Parliament, triggering strong reactions both domestically and internationally.
⚠️ The act that sparked outrage
Member of Parliament Konrad Berkowicz:
👉 Displayed a symbol resembling a Nazi swastika
👉 Compared Israel to the Third Reich
👉 Unveiled a modified Israeli flag replacing the Star of David with a Nazi symbol
🗣️ Controversial statements
During his speech, Konrad Berkowicz stated:
👉 “Israel is the new Third Reich”
He also claimed that child casualties in Gaza are significantly higher than those in Ukraine during the ongoing war.
🚫 Immediate backlash
His actions were quickly condemned by:
👉 The Speaker of the Polish Parliament
👉 Other MPs present in the chamber
📌 Under Polish law, displaying Nazi symbols is considered a criminal offense.
🧩 Political background
Konrad Berkowicz is affiliated with:
The party is known for controversial and provocative actions in the past.
🌍 International reactions
Representatives from the World Jewish Congress, including Sylvan Adams, strongly condemned the act, calling it unacceptable.
🧩 What we know so far
✔ Incident occurred in the Polish Parliament
✔ Involved: Konrad Berkowicz
✔ Nazi symbol displayed
✔ Strong anti-Israel statements made
✔ Widespread political and international reactions
🔥 A controversy with global impact
This incident has reignited debates about:
👉 Freedom of speech limits
👉 Rise of extremism
👉 Sensitivity around historical symbols