UK criticises Netanyahu over ‘Islamic republic of Britain’ comment
The diplomatic tit-for-tat came after the Israeli prime minister made the remark in an interview in which he criticised the UK's stance on Israel.
British officials have rebuked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for describing their country as the "Islamic Republic of Britain" in a recent interview. The Israeli leader made the remark during a podcast discussion about the UK's stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The UK government labeled Netanyahu's comments as "completely unacceptable" and expressed their concerns to the Israeli government.
Netanyahu's remarks echoed far-right rhetoric that has accused Britain of being under Islamic law due to immigration, a claim that has been met with accusations of Islamophobia. The incident comes amid the ongoing Israeli military offensive in Gaza and the UK's recognition of Palestinian statehood, which has strained relations with Israel.
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