UK Greens adopt 'Zionism is racism' policy; Israel condemns

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Britain's Green Party voted to class Zionism as a form of racism, drawing criticism from British Jews and Israel, which said the party now legitimizes terrorism. Ireland's football team refused handshakes with Israel in a Nations League match.

Why it matters：The vote reflects growing friction between European political movements and Israel, with potential consequences for diaspora relations and diplomacy.

Key points

  • Israel's president called the decision a disgrace.
  • The Israeli government said it views the Greens as legitimizing terrorism.
  • Ireland players wore black armbands and refused handshakes with Israel.

Sources (original reporting)

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