Zack Polanski blasts Rachel Reeves for ‘misleading’ and ‘irresponsible’ comments on Gaza
The Green Party's deputy leader Zack Polanski has accused shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves of being "deeply misleading" and "irresponsible" in comments she made about Gaza. On the Today programme this morning, Reeves…
Israeli embassy officials have tried to influence the prosecution of Palestine activists in Britain, documents suggest
Documents seen by the Guardian suggest that Israeli embassy officials have sought to influence the prosecution of activists in Britain campaigning in solidarity with Palestine. The documents, revealed through the Freedom…
How Netanyahu’s judicial reforms are changing attitudes towards the Israeli government
On the sixth episode of #BrightGreenLive, our editor Chris Jarvis spoke to Danielle Bett, Director of Communications at Yachad about the protests in Israel. In their conversation, they discussed how…
Why the Jewish diaspora is turning against Israel
Last Sunday saw protests against the Israeli government in cities across the world, something that is not unusual following Israel’s long occupation of Palestinian land. The difference was the prevalence…
Palestine Action occupy Elbit Systems premises in Bristol
Pro-Palestine campaigners today occupied the Bristol premises of the Israeli defence company Elbit Systems. Activists linked to the direct action network Palestine Action broke into the company's offices in Bristol,…
What happened in Israel’s legislative elections?
The Israeli parliamentary election held on March 23 is the fourth election to take place in the past two years. Three of which have failed to produce a stable coalition…
The Green Party needs to get serious about antisemitism
Motion D4 at the Green Party of England and Wales online Autumn conference calls for the party to adopt new guidance on antisemitism into its of code of conduct. The…
Tzipi Hotovely becoming Israel’s ambassador to the UK shows the true face of Israel
With the appointment of the new Israeli ambassador to the UK Tzipi Hotovely, British Jewish institutions and the wider pro-Israel establishment face an impossible task. The mask has come off,…
Eyes on the occupation: In the Jordan Valley, there’s nowhere else to look.
In late January, still weeks before coronavirus had swept across the globe, I travelled to Jerusalem. Although this was first and foremost a family visit, a space to reconnect…
Greens respond to coronavirus, the budget and transphobia in the Guardian – UK Green news round up issue 51
Greens call for "solidarity pact" as a response to coronavirus crisis In the past two weeks, the crisis surrounding coronavirus has rapidly escalated. The government has been issuing regular advice…