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Piers Morgan Calls Netanyahu 'Idiot' on Social Media, Sparking Viral Backlash

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By כיכר השבת, דני שפיץ

First reported by Walla · Aug 14, 2026

What happened

British media figure Piers Morgan called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu an "idiot" on social media after Netanyahu's comments about Britain. The tweet went viral with over 4 million views, but most responses supported Netanyahu, turning the criticism into a show of backing for the prime minister.

  • 01Piers Morgan called Netanyahu an "idiot" after Netanyahu's remarks about Britain.
  • 02Morgan's tweet went viral with over 4 million views and nearly 13,000 responses.
  • 03About 90% of responses supported Netanyahu, only 10% sided with Morgan.
  • 04The exchange sparked a major online debate involving millions globally.
  • 05Morgan's criticism unintentionally became a platform for Netanyahu's supporters.
  • 06The incident reflects complex social media dynamics around political discourse.

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Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewAug 16, 2026
Piers Morgan Calls Netanyahu 'Idiot' on Social Media, Sparking Viral Backlash
WallaCenter · HebrewAug 14, 2026
British Journalist Piers Morgan Calls Netanyahu 'Idiot' Over Controversial Iran Remarks

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