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Welsh Green deputy quits over Zionism motion, urging party split
politics2 days ago

Welsh Green deputy quits over Zionism motion, urging party split

Phil Davies, the former deputy leader of the Welsh Green Party, resigned after the party adopted a motion declaring Zionism a form of racism. Davies called the policy 'pointless' and 'idiotic,' arguing it does not materially improve lives in Palestine. He urged Welsh members to split from the English party at a conference next month. Party leader Zack Polanski defended the party against antisemitism claims, while First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth criticized the motion as 'ill-judged.'

via BBC|
#green-party#phil-davies#politics
Green Party Launches Investigation Into Member Linked to Zionism Motion and Jailed Terrorist Supporter
politics2 days ago

Green Party Launches Investigation Into Member Linked to Zionism Motion and Jailed Terrorist Supporter

The UK Green Party has opened an internal investigation into member Lubna Speitan, who proposed the controversial motion declaring Zionism a form of racism. The probe follows the revelation that Speitan was listed in 2015 US court documents as a 'close friend' of Minh Quang Pham, a British national jailed for supporting al-Qaeda. While Speitan denies wrongdoing and frames the scrutiny as a distraction from Palestinian issues, the party faces deep internal divisions, with four of five MPs opposing the motion and former leader Adrian Ramsay considering resignation.

via BBC|
#al-qaeda#green-party#lubna-speitan
Scottish Green leader Ross Greer endorses 'Zionism is racism' policy, deepening UK party rift
politics3 days ago

Scottish Green leader Ross Greer endorses 'Zionism is racism' policy, deepening UK party rift

Scottish Green co-leader Ross Greer has explicitly stated that Zionism is racist, aligning with a controversial motion recently adopted by the Green Party of England and Wales. While Greer supports the core premise that Israel's founding was an act of racism, he noted disagreements with other parts of the motion. This stance has intensified internal divisions within the UK Green Party, with leader Zack Polanski absent from the vote and four of five Green MPs opposing the policy. External condemnation has grown, with Israel's foreign ministry and Jewish groups labeling the move antisemitic, while the European Green Party has distanced itself from the decision.

via bbc.com|
#green-party#israel#politics
Green Party’s ‘Zionism is Racism’ Vote Sparks Internal Rift and Legal Threats
politics4 days ago

Green Party’s ‘Zionism is Racism’ Vote Sparks Internal Rift and Legal Threats

The Green Party of England and Wales adopted a binding motion declaring Zionism a form of racism and supporting a single Palestinian state, triggering an Israeli ban on leader Zack Polanski and deep internal divisions. While the policy passed by 1,022 to 813 votes, four of five Green MPs opposed it, and the Jewish Greens chair threatened to quit. Legal experts warn the motion may breach the Equality Act 2010, while Labour figures condemn the move as 'shameful.'

via bbc.com|
#green-party#israel#politics
Jewish Greens Chair Threatens Exit Over Party's 'Zionism is Racism' Policy
politics4 days ago

Jewish Greens Chair Threatens Exit Over Party's 'Zionism is Racism' Policy

Vivien Lichtenstein, chair of Jewish Greens, stated she may leave the UK Green Party after members adopted a motion declaring Zionism a form of racism. The motion, which passed by 1,022 votes to 813, also supports a single democratic Palestinian state. Lichtenstein criticized the policy as unhelpful to Palestinians and noted that proposers failed to consult Jewish Greens. The decision has caused internal division, with leader Zack Polanski opposing the final wording and Israel banning him from entry.

via BBC|
#palestinian-state#politics#uk-green-party
UK Green Party adopts 'Zionism is racism' policy, triggering Israeli ban and legal threats
politics5 days ago

UK Green Party adopts 'Zionism is racism' policy, triggering Israeli ban and legal threats

The UK Green Party has formally adopted a policy defining Zionism as racism, making it the first mainstream European party to do so. The motion, which calls for a single democratic Palestinian state, passed by 1,022 votes to 813 at the party’s Brighton conference. Israel’s foreign ministry responded by banning party leader Zack Polanski from entering the country, while Jewish groups and opposition parties condemned the move as antisemitic. Legal experts suggest the policy may breach the Equality Act 2010.

via BBC|
#antisemitism#green-party#israel
Mirren addresses Taormina Film Fest after viral 'evil Zionist' moment
culture-entertainment4 months ago

Mirren addresses Taormina Film Fest after viral 'evil Zionist' moment

At the Taormina Film Fest in Sicily, Helen Mirren spoke out about Israel in her first public remarks since a viral video in which a stranger accused her of being an “evil Zionist.” She praised Israel’s creative community, acknowledged the complexities of its founding and leadership, and said she believes in Israel’s existence and future while condemning crimes against humanity. Mirren described the viral incident as likely an attack by someone unstable, and while police considered the possibility of an antisemitic hate crime, Mirren and her husband declined to press charges.

via Jewish Telegraphic Agency|
#culture-entertainment#helen-mirren#israel
Texas Democrat's Zionist remark sparks cross‑party uproar
politics4 months ago

Texas Democrat's Zionist remark sparks cross‑party uproar

Texas Democratic congressional candidate Maureen Galindo drew swift backlash after proposing to imprison “American Zionists” and turn an ICE detention center into a “castration processing center” for Zionists; she later said she didn’t advocate for Jews, but Democratic leaders condemned the remarks and accused Republicans of backing her through the Lead Left PAC, complicating a runoff in a district redrawn to favor Republicans.

via The Washington Post|
#antisemitism#immigration#lead-left-pac
Texas Dem Candidate Faces Backlash Over Zionist Remarks and Antisemitism Claims
politics4 months ago

Texas Dem Candidate Faces Backlash Over Zionist Remarks and Antisemitism Claims

Texas Democratic congressional hopeful Maureen Galindo faced wide condemnation after social media posts in which she vowed to turn Karnes ICE Detention Center into a “prison for American Zionists” and stated anti‑Zionist positions, prompting antisemitism accusations from both parties. Galindo denies antisemitism, saying she opposes “Zionist Jews.” The controversy has drawn scrutiny over potential conservative funding via Lead Left PAC and elicited reactions from Democratic leaders and GOP rivals as the TX‑35 primary proceeds.

via CBS News|
#antisemitism#lead-left-pac#maureen-galindo
Israel jails soldiers for desecrating Jesus statue in Lebanon, fueling debate on Christian protection
middle-east5 months ago

Israel jails soldiers for desecrating Jesus statue in Lebanon, fueling debate on Christian protection

An Israeli soldier who struck a Jesus statue in southern Lebanon with a sledgehammer was jailed for 30 days, with the filmer also jailed and six others summoned. The rare decisive action contrasts with Israel’s usual military investigations and has intensified scrutiny of how Israel protects Christian symbols and Christians in occupied territories, even as some Christian Zionist support remains influential in the U.S. A 2025 report cites 155 incidents targeting Christians in Israel, underscoring rising religious tensions that complicate Israel’s Judeo-Christian narrative.

via Al Jazeera|
#christians#desecration#israel