The Green Party of England and Wales voted at its annual conference to declare Zionism as a form of racism. The motion, which passed by a narrow majority with 1,022 votes in favor and 813 against, also calls for the establishment of a single democratic state throughout historic Palestine.
Key Takeaways
The Green Party of England and Wales voted to declare Zionism as racist during its annual conference. The motion passed with a narrow majority, calling for a single democratic state in historic Palestine.
- UK Greens vote to define Zionism as racism
- Motion calls for establishment of one-state solution in Palestine
- Israeli government bans Green Party leader from entering Israel
- European Greens express dismay over the decision
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▼Source Claims Check
2 Differences FoundAll 12 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 2 points of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motion Definition Of Zionism | 1 Difference | 'Al Jazeera' and 'TimesLIVE' define Zionism as an ethnonationalist movement, ethnic cleansing, and genocide; 'The Guardian' and 'dailymail.co.uk' describe it as the notion that the Jewish people have the right to self-determination in their historic homeland being declared racist. | ▼ |
| Israeli Government Response | 1 Difference | 'TimesLIVE' and 'Al Jazeera' report that the Israeli government views the Green Party as giving legitimacy to terrorism; 'Reuters' states that Israel's foreign ministry considers the resolution antisemitic. | ▼ |
| Vote Outcome | Broad Agreement | 'Zionism is Racism' motion passed by 1,022 to 813 votes. | |
| European Greens Reaction | Broad Agreement | 'Felix Banaszak, co-leader of the German Greens, called the policy 'intolerable and unacceptable' a… | |
| Internal Divisions Within Green Party | Broad Agreement | Four of its five MPs opposed the motion: Adrian Ramsay, Ellie Chowns, Siân Berry, and Carla Denyer. |
Motion Definition Of Zionism
▼'Al Jazeera' and 'TimesLIVE' define Zionism as an ethnonationalist movement, ethnic cleansing, and genocide; 'The Guardian' and 'dailymail.co.uk' describe it as the notion that the Jewish people have the right to self-determination in their historic homeland being declared racist.
Israeli Government Response
▼'TimesLIVE' and 'Al Jazeera' report that the Israeli government views the Green Party as giving legitimacy to terrorism; 'Reuters' states that Israel's foreign ministry considers the resolution antisemitic.
Vote Outcome
Broad Agreement'Zionism is Racism' motion passed by 1,022 to 813 votes.
European Greens Reaction
Broad Agreement'Felix Banaszak, co-leader of the German Greens, called the policy 'intolerable and unacceptable' and contrary to their belief in Israel's right to exist.
Internal Divisions Within Green Party
Broad AgreementFour of its five MPs opposed the motion: Adrian Ramsay, Ellie Chowns, Siân Berry, and Carla Denyer.
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The decision has drawn significant criticism from various quarters. The Israeli government condemned the vote, stating that it now views the Green Party as giving 'legitimacy to terrorism.' Israel's foreign ministry declared the resolution antisemitic according to the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition, as it denies the Jewish people’s right to self-determination.
The European Greens expressed dismay over the decision. Felix Banaszak, co-leader of the German Greens, called the policy 'intolerable and unacceptable' and contrary to their belief in Israel's right to exist. The European Green party demanded clarity from GPEW leadership on its official policy regarding the self-determination of Israelis and Jews.
The motion defines Zionism as an ethnonationalist political project, a movement that began in the late 1800s for the establishment of a Jewish state. The vote has sparked internal divisions within the Green Party, with four of its five MPs opposing the motion. Adrian Ramsay and Ellie Chowns expressed deep sadness over the policy change, while Siân Berry and Carla Denyer pledged support for any Jewish members who felt targeted as a result.
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