The Green Party in England and Wales is currently dealing with an internal debate over a proposed policy that states "Zionism is racism." If passed, the motion would equate the movement for a Jewish state with racism, call for a single Palestinian state, and potentially discipline members who support Zionism. The motion was selected for discussion at the party’s conference in Brighton in early October, where members vote on new policies. The Greens make decisions through member votes at their conferences, and this motion is expected to be a major topic of discussion. Zack Polanski, the party’s co-leader, has not publicly commented on the motion. Some believe he is hesitant to speak out to avoid alienating left-leaning members who have joined the Greens in recent years, many of whom hold strong views on the Israel-Palestine conflict. A senior Green official noted that Polanski is in a difficult position, as some supporters of the motion can be quite vocal and push for a strong stance. A similar motion was submitted to the Greens’ spring conference but was not debated due to time constraints. It is understood that Polanski and the party’s MPs would have opposed it if it had been discussed. This time, Polanski has not yet taken a public stance, but concerns have been raised that the motion could make Jewish members feel unwelcome or hinder efforts toward peace. Some party members see the upcoming weeks as a test of Polanski’s leadership and whether he is willing to challenge new members, particularly those with ties to Jeremy Corbyn’s former Labour Party. The motion calls for a single democratic Palestinian state in all of historic Palestine, with Jerusalem as its capital, and equal rights for all. It also states that the Palestinian people have the right to resist Israeli occupation within international law. The motion adds that Zionism would be treated like any other form of racism. Two amendments to make the motion less extreme have been proposed, and one source suggested that Polanski may support these changes. A Green official noted that many loyal party members might not attend the autumn conference due to the timing of a byelection in Holborn and St Pancras, where Polanski is running against Labour. This could leave more room for the motion to be passed as is, potentially alienating the Jewish community in the UK, many of whom are critical of the current Israeli government. There are also concerns about internal divisions, with some activists in leaked messages warning that Polanski is struggling to move away from Zionist influences. They noted that past policy debates within the Greens have been conducted in a mature manner, but recent discussions have become more contentious.