What Netanyahu’s ‘Islamic Republic of Britain’ remark reveals - analysis

Was this comment diplomatic? Obviously not. Was it a sweeping exaggeration? Certainly. Does it reflect Netanyahu’s view of Britain? Probably far more accurately than the usual diplomatic niceties do.

UK PM slammed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over for calling Britain an "Islamic republic" in an interview.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took a potshot at the United Kingdom in a recent interview, comparing the British Isles to the Islamic Republic of Iran. The premier made the remark during an interview on the Israeli podcast “Melech Blitzer Haim,” where he discussed the collapsing goodwill between Britain and

A UK government spokesman said the remarks were "completely unacceptable".

Netanyahu’s comments came as he also pushed back against a US-backed plan aimed at ending the Gaza warIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has launched a sharp rebuke against the UK, calling it the “Islamic republic of Britain” and describing it as a potential “first Islamic republic with nuclear weapons” in a pod

Britain on Friday hit back at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu derisively calling the country an “Islamic republic” in an interview, branding the remarks “completely unacceptable.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked backlash after calling the UK the “Islamic Republic of Britain” during a podcast appearance.

Tensions between the UK and Israel have seemingly become strained after Andy Burnham's arrival to Downing Street.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeated a racist joke first made by JD Vance that Britain might be the first ‘truly Islamist country that will get a nuclear weapon.’ As the US government faces accusations of meddling in British democracy with half a million dollars in “public education” grants aimed at expor

Netanyahu brands Britain an ‘Islamic republic’ as it prepares Israel sanctions Elis Gjevori on Fri, 08/14/2026 - 14:49 The Israeli prime minister attacks London despite years of British arms sales, intelligence sharing and diplomatic protection A collage photo of Israeli Prime Minister Be

Netanyahu Calls U.K. 'Islamic Republic of Britain' in Podcast Appearance  Haaretz

Israeli PM criticised by political rival for attacking an international ally and overseeing ‘horrific diplomatic failure’ The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, called the UK “the Islamic republic of Britain” in a podcast interview, where he also described the country as the “first Islamic republic to get a nu

The Israeli PM's remark comes amid signs of growing tension between Israel and the UK's Labour government.

BENJAMIN Netanyahu has branded the UK “the Islamic Republic of Britain” as he wrongly claimed it was the first Muslim state to have nuclear weapons.

Benjamin Netanyahu has branded the UK as the 'Islamic Republic of Britain' in an explosive new interview.

Benjamin Netanyahu mocks the UK as 'the Islamic Republic of Britain'  GB News