Head of Jewish Greens says she may leave party over ‘Zionism is racism’ vote
Summary
The Green Party has voted to adopt a policy that says Zionism is a form of racism and calls for Israel to be replaced by a single Palestinian state. This decision has caused division in the party, with the head of the Jewish Greens saying she might leave because she finds the policy unhelpful. The policy has also drawn criticism from Israel and may face a legal challenge in the UK.Key Facts
- The Greens’ conference in Brighton passed a motion equating Zionism with racism by 1,022 votes to 813.
- The motion calls for replacing Israel with a single Palestinian state where everyone has equal rights.
- Vivien Lichtenstein, head of the Jewish Greens, said she might quit the party over this policy.
- The Green Party leader in England and Wales, Zack Polanski, missed the vote and encouraged others to skip it to focus on a byelection campaign.
- Four out of five Green MPs opposed the motion.
- Israel’s foreign ministry called the motion antisemitic and barred Polanski from entering Israel.
- Some party members are seeking legal advice, arguing the policy may break UK equality laws by discriminating against Jewish people and Zionists.
- Lichtenstein expressed concern that Jewish organizations could face accusations of racism for supporting Zionism.
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