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Netanyahu Sparks Outrage in UK Calling It 'Islamic Republic of Britain,' Pierces Pierce Morgan

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First reported by Ynet · 13 hours ago

What happened

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sparked controversy by calling the UK the "Islamic Republic of Britain" in a podcast, prompting British commentator Piers Morgan to call him an "idiot." Despite Morgan's criticism, most social media users supported Netanyahu's remarks, highlighting concerns about Islamization in the UK.

01Netanyahu called the UK the "Islamic Republic of Britain" in a podcast interview on August 13, 2026.
02Piers Morgan sharply criticized Netanyahu, calling him an "idiot" on social media.
03Morgan's tweet received massive attention but most responses sided with Netanyahu.
04About 80% of social media replies supported Netanyahu's view and criticized Morgan.
05Israeli journalist Omri Haim defended Netanyahu and warned Morgan not to complain later.
06The exchange highlights tensions over political and demographic changes in the UK and Israel's nuclear concerns.

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