Yair Netanyahu, the son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has sparked controversy in Britain after publicly supporting Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands.
Yair Netanyahu wrote on X in Spanish that “the Falkland Islands belong to Argentina,” reigniting debate over the sovereignty dispute between Britain and Argentina.
He later defended his position, arguing that Israel should support Argentina because the government of President Javier Milei has been friendly towards Israel. He also accused the British government of hypocrisy over its recognition of a Palestinian state and criticised what he described as hostility towards Israel.
His comments have drawn criticism from several figures on Britain’s political right, many of whom are strong supporters of Israel.
Rupert Lowe, leader of the Restore Britain party, rejected Netanyahu’s position and said the Falkland Islands would remain British. He warned that a government led by his party would be prepared to defend British sovereignty over the islands by force if necessary.
Former Conservative MP Sir Conor Burns also described Yair Netanyahu’s remarks as “stupid”, warning that they could damage Israel’s standing among supporters on the British right.
British activist Tommy Robinson, another prominent supporter of Israel, separately reiterated his support for British sovereignty over the Falklands.
Analysts say the dispute highlights the complicated relationship between Israel and sections of Britain’s right-wing political movement. Although much of the British right remains strongly supportive of Israel, some far-right groups have historically held different views.
No Israeli government official has publicly endorsed Yair Netanyahu’s position on the Falklands.
The controversy comes amid growing tensions between Israel and Britain. Relations have deteriorated over disagreements surrounding Gaza, Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank and Britain’s recognition of Palestinian statehood.
Britain and Argentina fought a war over the Falkland Islands in 1982, and both countries continue to dispute sovereignty over the South Atlantic territory.
Yair Netanyahu’s intervention has therefore opened an unusual political rift between an Israeli figure and some of Britain’s most vocal pro-Israel supporters.
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