Green member behind Zionism motion named as 'close friend' of jailed al-Qaeda supporter in court
A Green Party member who backed a motion declaring 'Zionism is racism' has been named as a 'close friend' of a jailed al-Qaeda supporter in court documents. Lubna Speitan, who proposed the motion, was described as a friend of Minh Quang Pham, who was jailed for 40 years for plotting a suicide bomb attack at Heathrow Airport. The motion has caused divisions within the Green Party and condemnations from some members and external critics.
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- ✓ Lubna Speitan, a Green Party member, proposed a motion declaring 'Zionism is racism'.
- ✓ Speitan was described in US court documents as a 'close friend' of Minh Quang Pham.
- ✓ Minh Quang Pham was jailed for 40 years for plotting a suicide bomb attack at Heathrow Airport.
- ✓ The motion has caused divisions within the Green Party and condemnations from some members and external critics.
What changed
The Green Party member behind the Zionism motion has been identified as Lubna Speitan, who is a 'close friend' of a jailed al-Qaeda supporter.
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Green Party member behind Zionism motion linked to jailed al-Qaeda supporter
A Green Party member who backed a motion declaring 'Zionism is racism' has been named as a 'close friend' of a jailed al-Qaeda supporter in court documents. Lubna Speitan, who proposed the motion, was described as a friend of Minh Quang Pham, who was jailed for 40 years for plotting a suicide bomb attack at Heathrow Airport. The motion has caused divisions within the Green Party and condemnations from some members and external critics.
Why it matters
The Green Party's motion has sparked controversy and criticism, with some accusing the party of promoting anti-Semitic views. The party has faced internal divisions and resignations over the issue. The link between Speitan and Pham has raised concerns about the party's associations and stance on terrorism.
What is confirmed
- Lubna Speitan, a Green Party member, proposed a motion declaring 'Zionism is racism'.
- Speitan was described in US court documents as a 'close friend' of Minh Quang Pham.
- Minh Quang Pham was jailed for 40 years for plotting a suicide bomb attack at Heathrow Airport.
- The motion has caused divisions within the Green Party and condemnations from some members and external critics.
What to watch next
- Further investigation into Speitan's relationship with Pham
- Green Party's response to criticism and internal divisions
- Potential consequences for Speitan and the Green Party
confidence 85%Sources used for this update (21)
- Haaretz — U.K. Greens' Anti-Zionist Motion Does Nothing to Help Palestinians and a Lot to Endanger Jews
- The Jerusalem Post — 'Zionism is racism' vote sparks walkouts, condemnations from within Green Party
- The Telegraph — Green behind Zionism vote is ‘good friend’ of al-Qaeda terrorist
- The Guardian — Labour figures rule out working with Greens after ‘Zionism is racism’ vote
- BBC — Green member behind Zionism motion named as 'close friend' of jailed al-Qaeda supporter in court
- The Free Press — Tony Blair: Britain’s Fastest-Growing Party Has an Anti-Jewish Problem
- www.bbc.com — Green Party members back 'Zionism is racism' conference motion
- BBC — Councillor quits Greens and joins Tories over racism vote
- Jacobin — The European Green Party Attacks Solidarity With Palestine
- Jewish Telegraphic Agency — In Britain, ‘Jewish Greens’ chief mulls quitting party after ‘Zionism is Racism’ motion passes
- BBC — Welsh Green Party deputy Phil Davies resigns over Zionism motion
- Al Jazeera — Yes, Zionism is racism
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