Why did Benjamin Netanyahu call Britain an “Islamic Republic”? UK condemns Israeli PM’s controversial remark

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s eightieth session. Image Credit: UN Photo/Loey Felipe

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked controversy after referring to Britain as the “Islamic Republic of Britain” during a podcast interview, drawing criticism from British officials, Jewish groups and political figures. Netanyahu made the remarks while discussing Britain’s changing attitude toward Israel and its increasingly critical coverage of the Israeli government’s actions. He also … Read more