British Government Official Investigated for Social Media Post Wishing Netanyahu's Death Instead of Dolly Parton's

A British government official from the Cabinet Office is under internal investigation after sharing a social media post expressing a wish that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had died instead of country music legend Dolly Parton. The incident was reported by The Jewish Chronicle on Friday. The official, whose identity has not been disclosed, posted on his private Instagram story a message mourning Parton's death but stating "It should have been Netanyahu." Additional posts included comparisons of Parton's age to that of the State of Israel and described the world as cruel for Parton's death while Netanyahu remains alive. The posts also contained anti-Donald Trump remarks, including telling MAGA supporters to "get lost."

A spokesperson for the British Cabinet Office told The Jewish Chronicle that civil servants are bound by a code of ethics and social media conduct rules, even on private accounts. The spokesperson called the posts "clearly unacceptable" and confirmed that appropriate measures are being taken. The official has not responded to requests for comment.

Dolly Parton, the iconic country singer, actress, and songwriter, died this week at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer, though the specific type was not disclosed. Following her death, then-President Donald Trump ordered flags at public buildings across the United States to be flown at half-staff for a week, calling her loss "a real loss for millions of people" and praising her unique legacy.