UK Green Party Conference Adopts Anti-Zionism Motion

At the UK Green Party's annual conference, a vote approved a motion describing Zionism as racism and advocating for the establishment of a single Palestinian state where equal rights are guaranteed for all instead of Israel.

Critical Vote at the Conference

A notable vote took place at the Green Party's annual conference held in the city of Brighton, UK, where a motion characterizing Zionism as racism was adopted.

The motion, voted on by party members, was approved with 1,022 votes to 813, becoming official party policy.

Call for a Palestinian State and Equal Rights

With the adoption of the motion, a call was made for the establishment of a single Palestinian state that guarantees equal rights for everyone in place of Israel.

The text argued that Zionism privileges one ethnic group at the expense of subjugating others and is therefore based on a racist ideology.

Scope of the Motion and Party Statement

According to the points emphasized in the motion text, it focuses on the political ideology of Zionism and does not target the religious or ethnic background of individuals who identify as Zionist.

In a statement made by the party, it was reiterated that the Green Party is an anti-racist political formation and opposes unlawful occupations in Palestinian and Syrian territories.

Approaches Within the Party and the Leader's Stance

While it is known that some MPs in the party, which has a member in the House of Commons, approached the motion negatively, Jewish party leader Zack Polanski stated that he believes Zionism is a racist ideology.

In a statement to the British broadcaster BBC, Polanski expressed that the issue is about the displacement and genocide of the Palestinian people, which clearly constitutes racism.