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Manchester Scoop · Oct 4, 2026

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The Green Party of England and Wales has passed its “Zionism is racism” motion by 1,022 votes to 813, making it party policy.The motion adopts an anti-Zionist position and supports a single Palestinian state, alongside boycotts, sanctions and an arms embargo against Israel. Members also rejected an amendment protecting affiliations with Jewish institutions.Jewish members reportedly used a conference “safe room”, with some in tears. The vote took place on Simchat Torah, which coincided with the October 7 attacks in 2023.Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has reportedly said Polanski is barred from entering Israel. JOIN TMS:

The Green Party of England and Wales has passed its “Zionism is racism” motion by 1,022 votes to 813, making it party policy.The motion adopts an anti-Zionist position and supports a single Palestinian state, alongside boycotts, sanctions and an arms embargo against Israel. Members also rejected an amendment protecting affiliations with Jewish institutions.Jewish members reportedly used a conference “safe room”, with some in tears. The vote took place on Simchat Torah, which coincided with the October 7 attacks in 2023.Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has reportedly said Polanski is barred from entering Israel. JOIN TMS: *https://wa.me/447776235803*

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