British Greens' One-State Solution Call Sparks Debate on Palestinian National Movement

The British Green Party officially adopted a stance against Zionism and advocated for a single democratic state in historic Palestine during their conference in early October 2026. This decision, which garnered significant support with 1022 votes in favor and 813 against, also calls for the liberation of Palestine, the right of return, and an end to arming Israel. The move has reportedly caused alarm and anger in Israel, with accusations of antisemitism, despite the party leader, Zak Bolnosky, being Jewish and many Jewish members voting for the resolution.

The article argues that the Green Party's decision reflects a deeper, cumulative shift in political and ethical discourse, accelerated by the events in Gaza. It suggests this transformation is moving the Palestinian cause into a global liberation issue, necessitating a reevaluation of Palestinian national strategy. The author highlights the role of Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim activists in Europe and the West in capitalizing on the situation in Gaza, filling a void left by the Palestinian Authority and factions.

Further bolstering this shift is the recent publication of "Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History" by American Jewish writer Benjamin Moser. The book, which received a Pulitzer Prize, traces historical Jewish opposition to Zionism, challenging the narrative that opposing Zionism is inherently antisemitic. Moser argues that Zionism originated as a European colonial project and that Israel itself is "the problem." The article also notes the influence of Christian evangelical eschatology on the origins of Zionism, suggesting it was not solely a Jewish tradition but also shaped by external religious and political ideas.

The author posits that the Green Party's resolution and Moser's book collectively challenge the foundational ideology of Zionism, moving the discourse from critiquing Israeli policies to questioning the legitimacy of the entire project. This perspective advocates for a single democratic state as a solution that liberates Palestinians from colonialism and Jews from a racist ideology, establishing equal rights for all inhabitants and refugees. The article criticizes the Palestinian national movement for its perceived delay in embracing the one-state solution, urging a reevaluation of its political strategy to align with these evolving international sentiments and to build alliances with anti-Zionist Jewish groups and international movements advocating for equality and justice.