Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, recently addressed his party’s stance on Zionism during a BBC interview. The discussion followed a party motion that equated Zionism with racism, a move that has sparked significant debate. Polanski, who did not attend the vote on the motion, clarified that he agrees with the core sentiment of the resolution, though he described the internal focus on the terminology as a distraction from broader political goals.

During the interview, Polanski expanded on his political philosophy, asserting that he does not believe any state possesses an inherent right to exist. He characterized the current application of Zionism as racist, aligning himself with the motion passed by his party members. While some critics have accused Polanski of a lack of leadership for his absence during the vote, he maintained that his position is clear and that the motion itself was not as controversial as some have suggested. The interview highlights a deepening divide within political circles regarding how to define and address Zionism within the context of modern statehood and human rights.