Netanyahu called Britain "the first Islamic republic with nuclear weapons," London responds

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sparked a backlash in London after describing the UK as the "first Islamic republic with nuclear weapons" during an appearance on an Israeli military radio podcast.

Netanyahu made the statement after being asked whether he thought Europe was heading in the same direction. He said that "someone" had described Britain as the first Islamic republic with nuclear weapons.

The statement was immediately opposed by the British government, writes timesofisrael .

"These comments are completely unacceptable and we have conveyed this position to the Israeli government," authorities in London stated.

Meanwhile, Israeli government spokesman David Menzer attempted to clarify the prime minister's statement, saying that Netanyahu had quoted a comment made earlier by US Vice President JD Vance.

According to Mencer, Netanyahu did not present this assessment as his own statement, but quoted Vance's words.

However, the Israeli prime minister's statement has caused strong reactions in Britain, at a time when relations between London and Netanyahu's government are under strain due to the war in Gaza. /Telegraph

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