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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Jujemay Awit

Who Is Lubna Speitan? 'Zionism Is Racism' Author Was 'Close Friend' of Convicted Al-Qaeda Supporter

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One of the signs during a Free Palestine protest activity reads: 'Jews for a Free Palestine' (Credit: Mohammed Abubakr/Pexels)

The person behind the 'Zionism is racism' motion adopted by the Green Party has been identified as a 'close friend' of a convicted Al-Qaeda supporter, according to US court documents.

Lubna Speitan proposed the controversial motion on Sunday, 4 October 2026, during the Green Party of England and Wales Autumn Annual Conference in Brighton. The motion was subsequently adopted by party members by 1,022 votes to 813.

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