PoliticsBenjamin Netanyahu describes UK as ‘first Islamic republic to get a nuclear weapon’

Benjamin Netanyahu called the UK the “Islamic republic of Britain” and said it could become the first Islamic republic with nuclear weapons. A political rival accused the Israeli prime minister of mocking a critical ally amid Israel’s growing isolation and called the remarks evidence of a “horrific diplomatic failure”.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-08-14 12:00Original