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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
George Lithgow

Zack Polanski banned from Israel after Green Party ‘Zionism is racism’ policy

Green Party leader Zack Polanski delivers his speech during day one of the Green Party annual conference at Brighton Centre on October 2, 2026 in Brighton - (Getty)

Green Party leader Zack Polanski has been barred from entering Israel after members of his party voted to define Zionism as racist.

Mr Polanski did not take part in the vote on the motion, having left the party conference to campaign in the Holborn and St Pancras by-election.

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