Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has branded the UK the "Islamic republic of Britain" during a podcast appearance, as tensions between the two countries appear to have grown following Andy Burnham's arrival at Downing Street.
Netanyahu made the remarks on the Melech Blitzer Haim podcast on Thursday, where he also criticised the UK's media coverage of Israel.
Podcast comments
The Israeli PM's comments came during a wide-ranging interview, in which he used the phrase to describe the UK, according to reports.
Netanyahu's criticism of the UK's media coverage of Israel was also a key part of his remarks.
Strained relations
The comments come amid apparent strain in UK-Israel relations, with the political landscape in Britain having shifted after Andy Burnham's move to Downing Street.
Further details of the podcast have not been disclosed, but the remarks highlight a growing rift between the two nations.
