UK Greens Adopt Policy Calling Zionism Racism; Israel Condemns
· Politics · United Kingdom · Israel
The UK Green party formally adopted a policy equating Zionism with racism and calling for Israel to be replaced by a single Palestinian state, passing by 1,022 votes to 813. Israel condemned the move as a stain on the history of the UK.
Why it matters:The policy shift by a UK party signals how international conflicts can reshape domestic political platforms and strain bilateral relations.
Key points
- The motion was opposed by most Green MPs
- It calls for a single Palestinian state
- The vote passed 1,022 to 813 at the party conference
Sources (original reporting)
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