Netanyahu criticises Britain over colonialism accusations

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Sept, 01:54 · Archive

Benjamin Netanyahu has criticised Britain's colonial past while addressing the UN General Assembly.

Benjamin Netanyahu has launched an attack on Britain's colonial history whilst addressing the UN General Assembly in New York, amid tensions between the Israeli Government and the UK. The UK Government has announced a trade ban on illegal West Bank settlements, sparking a diplomatic dispute with Jerusalem. Netanyahu told delegates that Britain and France 'invented the term' colonialism while accusing Israel of the same.

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• Benjamin Netanyahu rages at 'colonial' Britain amid Israel's Falkland Islands threatsBenjamin Netanyahu has launched a scathing attack on Britain's colonial past amid simmering tensions between members of the Israeli Government and the UK over the Falkland Islands. Addressing the UN General Assembly in New York, Mr Netanyahu slammed the "hypocrisy" of his country's allies over their condemnations of Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank. He told delegates: “They accuse Israel, tiny Israel, of colonialism - some colonialism. And who’s accusing us? "Among them are people in Britain and in France. For God’s sakes, they invented the term." TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say…GB News · 25 Sept, 00:58
• Netanyahu launches scathing Britain rant as he says 'you invented colonialism'The UK Government has announced a trade ban on illegal West Bank settlements, sparking a diplomatic spat with Jerusalem.Daily Express · 24 Sept, 22:50

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