UK Green Party Votes to Label Zionism as Racism, Sparking Backlash

Britain's Green Party voted on Sunday to class Zionism as a form of racism, drawing criticism from British Jews and from the Israeli government which said it now viewed the party as "a body that gives legitimacy to terrorism." The motion, passed at the party's conference, has ignited a fierce debate about anti-Semitism, free speech, and the boundaries of political discourse. The vote has been condemned by Jewish groups and Israeli officials, who argue that equating Zionism with racism is inherently anti-Semitic and undermines the legitimacy of the State of Israel. Supporters of the motion claim it is a legitimate criticism of Israeli government policies and a stand against racism in all forms. This report from FRANCE 24 English examines the fallout from the Green Party's decision and the broader implications for UK politics. Subscribe to France 24 for more international news and analysis.