Green Party Leader Faces Calls to Resign Over Zionism-as-Racism Policy

The Green Party's leader, Zack Polanski, faces formal calls for his resignation from internal advocacy groups. This pressure follows the party's recent adoption of a policy that equates Zionism with racism and advocates for the dissolution of the state of Israel. The policy was passed during a party conference while Polanski was absent, campaigning for a byelection.

Senior party figures have criticized Polanski's leadership for its failure to intervene in the motion, despite the availability of remote voting options. Critics argue that this absence fostered internal divisions and damaged the party's public standing.

Although Polanski has stated he would have opposed the motion, his lack of active engagement has drawn public criticism from prominent former party leaders. While no formal mechanism exists for his immediate removal, Polanski must seek re-election within the next year, as per the party's biennial leadership election cycle. This internal discord presents a significant challenge to the party's unity and governance stability.