Netanyahu says 'Britain still an ally of Israel,' even if gov't 'appeases our enemies, attacks us'
"When they appease our common enemies and attack us, it doesn't say much," Netanyahu said about the current relationship with the UK government during an interview with The Daily Mail
Assessment
Prime Minister Netanyahu publicly affirms the UK as an ally while simultaneously accusing its government of appeasing shared enemies and attacking Israel. This is a calibrated message: he wants to preserve the alliance label for diplomatic and security coordination, but he is also signaling deep frustration. The tension between the label and the criticism creates a confusing signal for both British and Israeli audiences about what practical cooperation now looks like. Watch for whether the UK government responds to the charge of appeasement.