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UK Green Party declares Zionism is racism, angering Israel

Britain's Green Party has voted to classify Zionism as a form of racism, making it Europe's first mainstream anti-Zionist party. The motion defines Zionism as an ethnonationalist political project involving ethnic cleansing and genocide, prompting fierce backlash from Israel, British Jewish groups, and the UK Labour Party. The Israeli government condemned the policy, stating it views the party as a body that legitimizes terrorism. Tel Aviv completely rejects the characterization. The vote has caused severe internal turmoil, with the head of Jewish Greens warning she may leave.

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  • ✓ Britain's Green Party voted to class Zionism as a form of racism.
  • ✓ The Israeli government stated it now views the party as a body that gives legitimacy to terrorism.
  • ✓ The motion defines Zionism as an ethnonationalist political project that includes ethnic cleansing and genocide, which Tel Aviv rejects.
  • ✓ The Greens received 6 percent of the vote in a national election in 2024 and have around 10 percent support in recent opinion polls.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 13 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~3 min

What changed

The Green Party formally adopted the motion defining Zionism as racism during a vote, shifting the organization into a declared anti-Zionist stance.

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  1. UK Green Party Declares Zionism Is Racism, Drawing Israeli Anger

    Britain's Green Party has voted to classify Zionism as a form of racism, making it Europe's first mainstream anti-Zionist party. The motion defines Zionism as an ethnonationalist political project involving ethnic cleansing and genocide, prompting fierce backlash from Israel, British Jewish groups, and the UK Labour Party. The Israeli government condemned the policy, stating it views the party as a body that legitimizes terrorism. Tel Aviv completely rejects the characterization. The vote has caused severe internal turmoil, with the head of Jewish Greens warning she may leave.

    Why it matters

    The decision marks a sharp escalation in political friction surrounding Middle East policy within British politics. The Greens secured 6 percent of the vote in the 2024 national election and hold roughly 10 percent support in recent opinion polls. Alongside the racism declaration, the party renewed its demand for the British government to end all arms trade with Israel.

    What is confirmed

    • Britain's Green Party voted to class Zionism as a form of racism.
    • The Israeli government stated it now views the party as a body that gives legitimacy to terrorism.
    • The motion defines Zionism as an ethnonationalist political project that includes ethnic cleansing and genocide, which Tel Aviv rejects.
    • The Greens received 6 percent of the vote in a national election in 2024 and have around 10 percent support in recent opinion polls.
    • The party repeated its call for Britain's Labour government to end all arms trade with Israel.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The head of Jewish Greens stated she may leave the party over the vote.

    What to watch next

    • Any formal policy responses or arms trade decisions by Britain's Labour government.
    • Further membership departures or resignations from Jewish members within the Green Party.
    Sources used for this update (13)
    1. The Economist — Britain’s Greens have voted, shamefully, to say Zionism is racism
    2. Reuters — Britain's Green Party votes to class Zionism as a form of racism
    3. The Jerusalem Post — UK's Greens adopt ‘Zionism is racism’ motion, become Europe’s first mainstream anti-Zionist party
    4. BBC — Green Party members back 'Zionism is racism' motion
    5. The Guardian — Head of Jewish Greens says she may leave party over ‘Zionism is racism’ vote
    6. www.timeslive.co.za — UK Green Party declares Zionism is racism, angering Israel - TimesLIVE
    7. www.al-monitor.com — UK Green Party declares Zionism is racism, angering Israel - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading indep....
    8. cyprus-mail.com — UK Green Party declares Zionism is racism, angering Israel | Cyprus Mail
    9. www.theguardian.com — As it happened: Israel condemns Green party passing ‘Zionism is racism’ as a ‘stain on history of U....
    10. gulfnews.com — UK Green party adopts 'Zionism is racism' policy - Gulf News
    11. www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk — The Tories have found some young blood - now they need to find a pulse - Manchester Evening News
    12. www.enorsai.com.ar — El Partido Verde británico declara que el sionismo es racismo y respalda un único Estado palestino
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