Netanyahu Accuses UK of Becoming Islamic Republic | UK News

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu sparked global controversy on a podcast by calling the UK the “Islamic republic of Britain” and warning it could become the first such state to acquire nuclear weapons — a claim that ignores Pakistan’s existing arsenal. The remark, made while contrasting past UK media support for Israel with current tensions, drew sharp pushback from the host and intensified diplomatic friction. With UK-Israel relations already strained — amid growing pressure from UK leadership to curb Israeli settlements and rising hate crimes against Muslim communities — Netanyahu’s comments are seen by critics like Avi Dabush as a diplomatic misstep that deepens Israel’s isolation. The rhetoric echoes similar claims by JD Vance during the US election, signaling a troubling trend in political discourse. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b25bb6a0607a2d18