Israeli PM Netanyahu calls UK ‘the Islamic Republic of Britain’
Summary
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the United Kingdom the “Islamic Republic of Britain” during a podcast, criticizing British media coverage of Israel. His remarks sparked criticism from British Jewish leaders who said Netanyahu does not represent them and called his words dangerous.Key Facts
- Netanyahu made the “Islamic Republic of Britain” comment during an Israeli podcast on Thursday.
- He contrasted current UK attitudes with praise for British support of Israel during the 1967 Six-Day War.
- Netanyahu hinted at a past comment suggesting the UK could become the first Islamic republic with nuclear weapons.
- British and Irish Jewish leaders said Netanyahu’s remarks are hateful and do not represent British Jews.
- Relations between Israel and the UK have become tense since the UK Labour Party took power in 2024.
- The UK paused free trade talks with Israel and suspended some arms exports under Labour’s government.
- The UK has sanctioned far-right Israeli cabinet members Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich.
- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham apologized for Labour’s slow response to the Gaza conflict and supports more sanctions on Israel.
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