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Green Party in UK declares ‘Zionism is racism’ — and backs wiping out Israel

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At a UK Green Party conference in Brighton, the party voted to declare Zionism as racism and called for a single democratic Palestinian state, which would mean the end of Israel as a Jewish state. The motion passed with 1,022 votes to 813, while an amendment protecting members from discipline based on their affiliation with Jewish community institutions was rejected. Former deputy leader Shahrar Ali criticized this decision, stating it makes the party openly anti-Semitic and requires the "extinction of the state of Israel."

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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 far-left socialist group, which started as an environmentalist movement, backed the amendment 1,022 to 813 and voted down another amendment that would have protected members from discipline “based on affiliation with Jewish community institutions” during a party conference in Brighton, UK. asserted

that → start → Brighton

“[Zionism] privileges one ethnic group on the basis of the subjugation of others,” the motion declared. asserted

motion → privilege → others

“…This motion is aimed at the political ideology and practice of Zionism, as defined, and not at the religious or ethnic background of those who may identify as Zionists.” uncertain

who → aim → Zionists

“Not all Jews are Zionists and not all Zionists are Jews,” it went on before adding: “Zionism, as defined above, will be treated as any other form of racism, and this motion will be implemented by the anti-racism policy working group as appropriate and in accordance with its ordinary practice.” asserted

motion → go → practice

The motion further called for the liberation of the Palestinian people and establishment of a “single democratic Palestinian state in all of historic Palestine, with Jerusalem as its capital.” asserted

motion → call → capital

The UK Green Party is much smaller than the Tories or the Labor Party, but still has four Members of Parliament and two members of the House of Lords. asserted

Party → have → Lords

That would mean the end of Israel as a Jewish state. asserted

That → mean → state

Zionism, which the motion acknowledged is the foundational ideology of Israel, is the belief that Jewish people have sovereignty over the historical homeland of Israel. asserted

people → acknowledge → Israel

Anti Israel groups have pointed to the treatment of the Palestinians in that region after many Jews returned. asserted

Jews → point → region

The motion had previously been slated for a vote in the spring, but it got snarled with delays. asserted

it → slat → delays

Jewish members of the UK Green Party splintered over the controversial motion. asserted

members → splinter → motion

Jewish members were given a designated safe room if they felt endangered during the meeting, according to the Daily Mail. uncertain

they → give → Mail

The Green Party’s current leader, Zack Polanski, wasn’t present for the vote because of a campaign event he had related to next week’s by-election. asserted

he → relate → election

I am deeply ashamed and horrified at what the party has become,” former UK Green Party deputy leader Shahrar Ali bemoaned to the Daily Mail. asserted

Ali → horrify → Mail

“Making Zionism is Racism our official party policy has made us the first openly anti-Semitic party in the UK. asserted

us → make → UK

Regarding the provision about restoring “historic Palestine,” Ali warned that the “motion calling for the creation of a single state of Palestine requires the extinction of the state of Israel.” asserted

motion → regard → Israel

“We’re not talking about 1967 borders here as a baseline for a two-state solution but the total obliteration of the state of Israel as a political entity,” he added. asserted

he → talk → entity

Green Party in UK declares ‘Zionism is racism’ — and backs wiping out Israel

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