The Green Party of England and Wales recently passed a policy motion during its internal voting process that defines Zionism as a form of racism. This decision marks a significant shift in the party's platform, as it also moves away from the traditional two-state solution model in favor of advocating for a single democratic state that guarantees equal rights for all ethnic and religious groups in the region.

The reaction from the Israeli government was immediate and sharp. The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement arguing that the policy exceeds the boundaries of legitimate political discourse and accused the party of providing "legitimacy to terrorism." Additionally, the Israeli president characterized the party's definition as an "antisemitic lie" that poses a direct danger to Jewish people and Israelis.

While both Al Jazeera and Middle East Eye report on the Israeli government's condemnation, they differ in the specific details provided regarding the party's broader policy changes. Middle East Eye provides more context regarding the party's shift toward a single-state solution, whereas Al Jazeera focuses primarily on the Israeli presidential response to the definition of Zionism. Neither outlet provided a statement from the Green Party leadership explaining the rationale behind the vote or the internal debate that preceded it.