Survey: Brits have a more favorable view of Iran than of Israel
February 2, 2015 5:45 pm By Robert Spencer 27 Comments
cameron-rouhaniThis survey makes it clear: the problem in Britain is not just the government. All too many of the British people have the government they deserve, and as Britain gallops toward civil war and destruction, this is the path the Brits have chosen. Unless there is some massive change, the British people will eventually find out up close what day to day life is like in their good friend Iran.
“Brits like Iran more than Israel, but still hate North Korea – survey,” RT, February 2, 2015:
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Israel is one of the most disliked nations in the world among Britons, following a surge in anti-Israeli sentiment in 2014.
The country is viewed so unfavorably by UK citizens that even Iran, a nation known for its brutal suppression of protests, is not disliked as much.
North Korea topped the list as the most reviled nation outside Europe in the survey conducted by think tank Chatham House on British attitudes towards other countries.
Within Europe, Russia took the lead as the disliked nation with Ukraine coming second and Turkey third.
Changing views on Israel and Russia are reflected in tourist trends, with both countries seeing a drop in UK visitors.
Published in a report, ‘Internationalism or Isolationism? British attitudes towards the UK’s international priorities,’ the survey probes British views of other countries, as well as the UK’s role in international affairs.
Conducted in August 2014, the survey is likely to have been influenced by Israel’s Operation Protective Edge in Gaza, launched July 8….
http://www.jihadwatch.org/2015/02/survey-brits-have-a-more-favorable-view-of-iran-than-of-israel
