Israel sharply criticises UK Green Party's move to declare Zionism 'racism'
The UK's Green Party has formally defined Zionism as a form of racism, prompting Israel's president to denounce the move as an 'antisemitic lie' that deliberately endangers Jews and Israelis.
The Green Party of the United Kingdom has adopted a formal position defining Zionism as a form of racism, a move that has drawn a sharp reaction from Israel.
Israel's president publicly condemned the party's definition, describing it as an "antisemitic lie." According to the president, the claim is not merely a mistaken political statement but a deliberate act that creates real danger for Jews and Israelis.
The president argued that equating Zionism with racism is being used as a tool that puts the safety of a specific community at risk, and that such a characterization cannot be treated as a neutral political judgment.
The Green Party's decision comes amid a broader debate in Western countries over how political organizations should define Zionism and antisemitism in their official documents and platforms. Israeli officials have repeatedly framed such definitions as threats to the state's legitimacy and to the safety of Jewish communities abroad.
No official response has yet been reported from the British government or other major UK political parties regarding the Green Party's decision. Israel has likewise not detailed any specific measures it may take in response to the growing diplomatic friction over the issue.
