Israel MFA Condemns UK Green Party Resolution Labeling Zionism as Racism

The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strong condemnation on October 4, 2026, after the Green Party of England and Wales adopted a resolution defining Zionism as a form of racism. The resolution passed with 1022 votes in favor and 813 against, according to The Independent.

In response, the Israeli Foreign Ministry called the decision "shocking," stating it legitimizes armed struggle and effectively calls for the destruction of the State of Israel. The ministry asserted that equating Zionism with racism crosses the boundaries of civilized political discourse and will remain a "stain on the history of the United Kingdom" unless rescinded.

The Green Party, known for its criticism of Israel, has previously opposed settlement expansion in the West Bank, Israeli military actions in Gaza, and called for a complete halt to arms sales to Israel. The resolution was approved at the party's conference in Brighton.

British media have noted that this stance potentially makes the Green Party the only major political force in Europe with an openly anti-Zionist platform. The Israeli Foreign Ministry stated that the resolution legitimizes armed struggle and calls for a Palestinian state "from the river to the sea," which implies the destruction of Israel and labels the Jewish people's aspiration for self-determination as racist. The ministry urged all British political parties, particularly the governing Labour Party, to unequivocally reject the resolution.