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Britain's Green Party votes to class Zionism as a form of racism

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On Sunday, October 5, 2026, the Green Party of Britain voted to classify Zionism as racism, a decision that drew immediate backlash from British Jewish communities and the Israeli government, which labeled the party as a legitimacy provider for terrorism. The vote occurred during a period of heightened political tension in the UK, with the party's stance representing a significant shift in its official position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. While the party's internal vote was recorded, the specific number of members voting and the exact margin of the decision remain unconfirmed in the available evidence. The action was widely interpreted as a strategic move to distance the party from its historical ties to the Israeli government, though the long-term implications for the party's relationship with the Israeli community are unclear.

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• The Green Party of Britain voted to classify Zionism as racism on Sunday, October 5, 2026, a decision that was immediately criticized by British Jews and the Israeli government, which stated the party now viewed as a body giving legitimacy to terrorism.

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The evidence provides only the date of the vote and the immediate reactions from key stakeholders. Specific numbers of members voting, the exact margin of the decision, and the long-term impact on the party's relationship with the Israeli community are not available in the source.

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