Nearly 80 percent of Britons see Israel as a threat to world peace

A NatCen survey found that 78 per cent of Britons now see Israel as a serious threat to world peace, up from 48 per cent in 2005. The finding marks a sharp shift in public attitudes and comes amid the war in Gaza and recent US-Israeli attacks on Iran.

The annual British Social Attitudes survey also found that 74 per cent view the United States as a serious threat, compared with 89 per cent for Russia, 62 per cent for China and about 75 per cent for Iran. The article links changing views to conflict and geopolitical tensions, and says the war with Iran has also contributed to higher household costs in Britain.