Israel Calls Green Zionism Ruling 'Stain On History Of UK'
Summary
Israel strongly criticized the British Green Party after it passed a motion labeling Zionism as a form of racism. The Green Party supports the creation of a single democratic Palestinian state in historic Palestine, while Israel called the motion a serious misstep and urged other UK political parties to reject it.Key Facts
- The Green Party of England and Wales passed a motion defining Zionism as an ethnonationalist ideology.
- The motion supports a single democratic Palestinian state in all of historic Palestine.
- The vote was close, with 1,022 in favor and 813 against, showing divided opinions within the party.
- Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the motion, saying it legitimizes terrorism and the destruction of Israel.
- Israel called the resolution a "stain on the history of the United Kingdom."
- The motion labels Zionism, the Jewish people's right to self-determination, as racist.
- Israel urged all UK political parties, especially the Labour Party, to reject the Green Party’s motion.
- The Green Party's motion was passed at their conference in Brighton.
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