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Britain’s Green Party votes to class Zionism as a form of racism

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On October 5, 2026, Britain’s Green Party voted to classify Zionism as a form of racism, with 1,022 votes in favor and 813 against. The party's move was criticized by British Jews and the Israeli government, which accused the Greens of supporting terrorism. The motion also calls for an end to all arms trade with Israel and supports a single democratic state in historic Palestine, drawing sharp divisions within the Green Party itself.

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The Green Party of England and Wales adopted a policy at its annual conference on October 1, 2026, equating Zionism with racism. The motion also calls for the establishment of a single democratic Palestinian state encompassing all of historic Palestine, including Jerusalem as its capital. This move has sparked significant backlash from various quarters:

Political Leaders and Parties: Bridget Phillipson, chair of the ruling Labour Party and Minister for Women and Equalities, condemned the Green Party’s decision, calling it "shameful." Donald Trump is also reported to have weighed in on the matter.

Jewish Community and Religious Leaders: Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis described the policy as a "poisonous antisemitism" that poses a threat to British Jews and Britain. The motion has led some Jewish members of the Green Party to question their welcome within the party.

Government Response: Foreign Secretary comments indicate shifting stances on trade with illegal Israeli settlements, but broader implications remain unclear.

In response to this controversy, Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party, issued a statement asserting that the party will protect both Palestinian rights and Jewish communities. He emphasized distinguishing between criticism of Israel and antisemitism while reiterating his commitment to ensuring everyone feels safe and welcome within the party.

The decision has also drawn international attention, with the United States reportedly set to make representations regarding the policy's implications for anti-Semitism in Britain. This move reflects the global concern over the potential ramifications of such policies on Jewish communities internationally.

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The party — which received 6% of the vote in national elections in 2024 — said it regarded Zionism as “an ethnonationalist political project” and repeated its call for Britain’s Labour government to end all arms trade with Israel. “The motion also restates the Green Party’s backing for the right to self-determination and calls for the establishment of a single democratic state throughout historic Palestine,” the party said in a statement.

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🔮 “The Green Party has made antisemitism party policy and become a racist party,” the Movement for Progressive Judaism said, adding that the support of some Jews for the motion did not mean it would not be used to discriminate against others.

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Britain’s Green Party votes to class Zionism as a form of racism · assertive framing

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Britain’s Green Party voted on Sunday (October 5, 2026) to class Zionism as a form of racism, drawing criticism from British Jews and from the Israeli government which said it now viewed the party as “a body that gives legitimacy to terrorism”. asserted

that → vote → terrorism

party → receive → statement

The definition of Zionism — which inspired the foundation of the modern state of Israel in the 20th century — and what it implies for the rights of non-Jews in Israel and neighbouring territory, is contentious. asserted

it → inspire → Israel

Jewish groups sometimes define it as a right to Jewish self-determination. asserted

groups → define → determination

The Green Party motion passed by a majority of 1,022 to 813 despite opposition from many senior figures. asserted

motion → pass → figures

Party leader Zack Polanski, who is seeking election to Parliament on Thursday in former Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s now-vacant London constituency, did not vote. asserted

who → seek → constituency

The result was condemned by British Jewish groups. asserted

result → condemn → groups

“The Green Party has made antisemitism party policy and become a racist party,” the Movement for Progressive Judaism said, adding that the support of some Jews for the motion did not mean it would not be used to discriminate against others. asserted

it → make → others

Mothin Ali, deputy leader of the Green Party and a supporter of the motion, told Sky News on Saturday (October 3, 2026) that the heavy Palestinian death toll in Israel’s conflict with Hamas — which followed the Palestinian militant group’s deadly 2023 attack on an Israeli music festival – was the key context for the vote. asserted

which → tell → vote

“The motion defines Zionism quite clearly. asserted

motion → define → Zionism

It defines it as an ethnonationalist movement. asserted

It → define → movement

It defines it as ethnic cleansing. asserted

It → define → cleansing

It defines it as genocide,” Mr. Ali said. asserted

Ali → define → genocide

Britain’s government views Israeli settlers’ actions in the West Bank as amounting to ethnic cleansing but has said courts must decide if other Israeli actions qualify as genocide. asserted

actions → view → genocide

Israel — which rejects claims of ethnic cleansing and genocide — called on Sunday (October 4, 2026) for other British political parties to condemn the Green Party vote. uncertain

parties → reject → vote

“The Greens have adopted not only the green of Hamas, but also its ideology: the elimination of the State of Israel through armed struggle,” it said. asserted

it → adopt → struggle

Polanski and other senior Green Party figures said they would “continue to call out the heinous crimes of the Netanyahu government” and that “there is no conflict between supporting the rights of Palestinians and the rights of Jewish people”. asserted

they → say → people