Zack Polanski says he will not overturn Green Party motion calling Zionism racism

Zack Polanski said he would not try to overturn a Green Party conference motion describing Zionism as a racist ideology. He wants to amend it at the first opportunity in 2028, shifting toward a position that Israelis and Palestinians should decide their future for themselves. Passed by 1,022 votes to 813, the motion sparked a backlash and criticism within the party, partly because only a small fraction of its 230,000 members took part. Polanski said he respected members’ democratic decision and denied that the motion was controversial.