Jerusalem, Aug 14, 2026 (AFP) - UK criticises Netanyahu over 'Islamic republic of Britain' comment

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Britain on Friday hit back at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu derisively calling the country an "Islamic republic" in an interview, branding the remarks "completely unacceptable". The diplomatic tit-for-tat came after the right-wing prime minister made the reference in an army radio podcast interview the previous day, in which he criticised the UK's stance on Israel. It echoed the language of far-right politicians and commentators in th......

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