Green Party’s anti‑Zionist resolution prompts Israel to ban party leader
At its Brighton conference, the Green Party of England and Wales voted 1,022 to 813 to adopt a motion that describes Zionism as a form of racism and calls for a single democratic Palestinian state across historic Palestine, including Jerusalem. The motion was opposed by four of the party’s five MPs, including Ellie Chowns and Sian Berry, and was criticised by the chief rabbi, who called it antisemitic. Israel’s foreign ministry responded by announcing that Green Party leader Zack Polanski is barred from entering Israel. The controversy has sparked debate over the party’s policy and its implications for UK‑Israel relations.
How this was covered
- Left-leaning outlets covered this 73h later
- Right-leaning coverage is the most divided on this story
- Coverage peaked at 6 outlets in a single hour
Why it matters
The dispute may influence relations between the United Kingdom and Israel and affect internal dynamics within the Green Party.
How this story developed
- Sep 22 Green Party leader clashes with pro-Palestinian motion calling for Israel's dissolution
- Oct 2 Polanski publicly declared an anti‑Zionist stance at a hustings event.
- Oct 4 The conference established a locked safe room for Jewish participants amid the Zionism debate.
- Oct 4 The motion passed with 1,022 votes for and 813 against, adopting language that labels Zionism as racism and endorses a single democratic Palestinian state throughout historic Palestine.
- Oct 5 Israel’s foreign ministry announced a ban on Green Party leader Zack Polanski from entering Israel.
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