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Netanyahu Sparks Outrage by Calling UK 'Islamic Republic' in Podcast Interview
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First reported by Ynet · 22 hours ago
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the UK the "Islamic Republic of Britain" in a podcast, provoking condemnation from British Jewish groups and public figures. The remarks sparked outrage for their divisive tone amid social tensions in the UK.
- 01Netanyahu called the UK the 'Islamic Republic of Britain' in a 2026 podcast interview.
- 02British journalist Piers Morgan publicly criticized Netanyahu's remarks.
- 03UK Jewish communities, especially Reform groups, rejected Netanyahu's statements.
- 04The Movement for Progressive Judaism said Netanyahu does not represent British Jews.
- 05The comments came amid concerns about antisemitism and Islamophobia in the UK.
- 06The incident may affect Israel-UK relations and Jewish diaspora dynamics.
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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
MakoCenter · Hebrew37 minutes ago
Netanyahu Sparks Outrage by Calling UK 'Islamic Republic' in Podcast Interview
N12Center · Hebrew37 minutes ago
Netanyahu Sparks Outrage with 'Islamic Republic of Britain' Remark in Podcast Interview
Now 14Right · Hebrew10 hours ago
Netanyahu Sparks Outrage in UK Calling It 'Islamic Republic of Britain,' Pierces Pierce Morgan
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew10 hours ago
British Host Piers Morgan Calls Netanyahu 'Idiot' Over Iran-UK Remarks, Faces Backlash
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