Greens push Zack Polanski to take stance on proposed policy declaring ‘Zionism is racism’
Summary
The Green Party in England and Wales is debating a motion that calls Zionism racism and supports a single Palestinian state. Zack Polanski, the party leader, has not publicly taken a position, as the issue is controversial and may affect the party’s relationship with Jewish members and voters.Key Facts
- The Green Party members voted for a motion stating “Zionism is racism” to be debated at their October conference.
- The motion supports creating a single democratic Palestinian state with equal rights and Jerusalem as its capital.
- If passed, the party would treat Zionism as a form of racism.
- Zack Polanski, the Greens’ leader, has reservations but has not spoken publicly about the motion.
- Some Greens fear the motion could alienate Jewish supporters and split the party internally.
- Two proposed changes aim to soften the motion, which Polanski may support.
- The party is concerned about some members’ aggressive behavior during the debate.
- The conference timing may reduce attendance of some activists loyal to Polanski, increasing the chance of the motion passing.
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