ALBAWABA - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sparked controversy after calling Britain the "Islamic Republic of Britain," falsely claiming that it will become the first Islamic republic with nuclear arms.
Several took to social media, noting Pakistan's already existing nuclear program. His statement arose during a discussion about Iran's possession of nuclear weapons. Netanyahu said, "You might call Britain the ‘Islamic Republic of Britain.’"
Netanyahu calls Britain first 'Islamic Republic' with Nuclear weapons
The Israeli Prime Minister added that Israel is making sure that there won't be another Islamic republic, citing Iran. He said, "We’re making sure there won’t be another one—you know, in Iran."
His comments come amid the ongoing war between the US and Iran, as he claimed that Iran's possession of nuclear weapons will pose a security threat to Israel and the Middle East.
