Jewish Greens Leader Considers Leaving Party Over 'Zionism is Racism' Vote
Summarized from The Times of Israel by baba
Vivien Lichtenstein, head of the Jewish Greens, is considering leaving the Green Party of England and Wales after it passed a resolution labeling Zionism as racism. The motion, approved by a majority vote on Sunday, has faced widespread backlash from within the party and from European Green parties. Several members have resigned in protest, and Lichtenstein will decide her future before November elections. The party's leadership has been criticized, and Israel has banned the party's Jewish leader from entering the country.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Jewish Greens chair Vivien Lichtenstein may quit the Green Party over its 'Zionism is Racism' resolution.
- The Green Party's motion passed Sunday by 1,022 to 813 votes, sparking internal and external criticism.
- European Green Party condemned the motion, demanding clarification on Jewish self-determination and member protection.
- Several Green Party members resigned in protest, citing failure to confront prejudice.
- Israel banned Green Party leader Zack Polanski from entering the country, calling the motion antisemitic.
- Lichtenstein will decide her future before the Jewish Greens hold elections in November.
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