{
  "id": 11682373,
  "title": "Netanyahu says 'Britain still an ally of Israel,' even if gov't 'appeases our enemies, attacks us'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/netanyahu-says-britain-still-an-ally-of-israel-even-if-govt-appeases",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-03T12:46:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/politics-and-diplomacy/article-910454"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu maintained that the United Kingdom remains a valued ally of Israel, despite the UK government appeasing common enemies and attacking Israel, according to an interview with The Daily Mail. He described the current relationship between the two nations as less than ideal, stating that when the UK appeases enemies, it is a sign of weakness. Netanyahu warned that once a democracy starts appeasing its enemies, it won't stop, a lesson he learned from Churchill's comments about democracies slumbering while facing threats. He attributed this phenomenon to deception and propaganda, including the glorification of Hamas and Islamists who have caused harm to Britons, Americans, and Israelis. Netanyahu emphasized that Israel is a tiny country fighting to protect itself and modern Arab states against Iranian domination and its proxies. He stated that even if there are differences, the UK is still considered an ally of Israel. Netanyahu also highlighted that Israel's intelligence had warned Britain about an upcoming Iranian-backed terror attack, which was thwarted, saving a significant number of British lives. He reiterated that the UK authorities are appeasing their enemies while attacking Israel, the country that safeguards them from terrorists. Netanyahu warned that the UK's politicians are attempting to appease voters against Israel and in favor of Islamist ideologies, risking the relationship and potentially becoming a rogue state. He accused the Labour party of supporting the Islamist Leftist alliance, viewing them as natural adversaries. Netanyahu concluded by warning that if Britain fails to regain control of its borders, it risks losing its identity.",
  "summary": "\"When they appease our common enemies and attack us, it doesn't say much,\" Netanyahu said about the current relationship with the UK government during an interview with The Daily Mail.",
  "key_points": [
    "Netanyahu says UK remains Israel's ally despite appeasing enemies.",
    "UK's appeasement of enemies is a sign of weakness, Netanyahu warns.",
    "Israel thwarted Iranian-backed terror attack, saving British lives."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/11682373.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Premium Times",
        "title": "Plateau Attacks: Mutfwang briefs Tinubu, says solution in sight",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/plateau-attacks-mutfwang-briefs-tinubu-says-solution-in-sight",
        "published": "2026-10-03T08:53:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Plateau cleric who lost relatives in attack visits Israel, prays for Netanyahu, Tinubu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/03/plateau-cleric-who-lost-relatives-in-attack-visits-israel-prays-for",
        "published": "2026-10-03T11:34:45.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}