Leaked Messages Expose Deeply Troubling Antisemitic Rhetoric Within Green Party
Shocking revelations have emerged from leaked WhatsApp messages, exposing a disturbing undercurrent of antisemitic sentiment among some activists within the Australian Green Party. The messages, originating from a faction known as “Greens for Palestine,” reportedly contain deeply offensive and conspiratorial content, including claims that Jewish people are an “abomination to this planet.” These disturbing exchanges come on the cusp of a crucial party vote on whether to formally recognise “Zionism as racism.”
The inflammatory comments, circulating within the Greens for Palestine group chat, have drawn widespread condemnation. Reports indicate that some members engaged in conspiracy theories, suggesting that Jewish individuals were responsible for an arson attack on Jewish charity ambulances in Golders Green. This alleged attack, which occurred recently, has become a focal point for some of the more extreme rhetoric.
The timing of these revelations is particularly significant, as the Green Party is scheduled to vote on a motion at their upcoming spring conference that, if passed, would officially label Zionism as a form of racism. This motion was reportedly pushed through by the Greens for Palestine faction. The prospect of this motion passing has ignited fears among Jewish members of the Green Party, who are concerned it could grant the party the power to expel them based solely on their religious affiliation or community involvement.
The leaked messages, as reported, contain particularly egregious statements. Some posts allegedly describe Jewish people with vile accusations, including claims that they “murder, bomb and starve” children. The extent of the toxicity within the group chat is further underscored by discussions and purported defences of a former NHS doctor, Dr. Rahmeh Aladwan. Dr. Aladwan is facing legal proceedings, charged with inciting support for Hamas and promoting racial hatred.
Investigations and Condemnation Mount
The gravity of these allegations has not gone unnoticed. The Campaign Against Antisemitism has confirmed it is investigating the comments made by these activists, describing the views expressed within the Greens for Palestine group chat as “straight out of Nazi Germany.”
The Labour Party has also weighed in, urging Green Party leader Zack Polanski to take decisive action against the individuals involved. Labour has voiced deep concern over the apparent rise in antisemitic comments within the Green Party, labelling the language used as “utterly appalling.”
Prior to these leaks, a briefing document was reportedly circulated among Green Party activists, cautioning them against posting antisemitic remarks online. Greens for Palestine themselves had advised supporters to exercise restraint, urging them to consider the potential newspaper headlines their posts might generate. However, despite these internal warnings, the leaked messages demonstrate a clear disregard for such guidance.
Conspiracy Theories and False Flag Allegations
The alleged conspiracy theories extend beyond general antisemitic tropes. Following the arson attack on the Jewish charity ambulances in Golders Green, some within the Greens for Palestine group chat reportedly debated whether the incident was “staged” to deliberately implicate Iran. This “false flag” narrative, where an attack is fabricated to blame an adversary, is a common trope in conspiracy circles.
Further compounding the concerns are comments that appear to defend Dr. Rahmeh Aladwan. The suspended NHS doctor is currently on trial for allegedly inciting racial hatred and supporting the terror group Hamas, responsible for the October 7th attacks in Israel. One individual, in response to a video shared by Dr. Aladwan on X, reportedly wrote: “No, she is going to call out the people who have destroyed her and her family. They were Jews and we shouldn’t be afraid to say it. They were Jewish supremacists.” The comment continued: “She is using the correct description. It’s us who have been scared into using the word Zionists because of the fear of being labelled anti-Semites. Enough of being scared of hurting their feelings while they murder, bomb and starve children.”
Green Party Leadership and Shifting Ideology
In response to these allegations, a spokesperson for the Green Party stated that the “exchange does not represent Green Party views.” However, the incident raises serious questions about the internal culture and vetting processes within the party.
Adding to the controversy, Tope Olawoyin, a Green Party councillor candidate for Havering in east London, reportedly shared a conspiratorial post on X on the day of the Golders Green ambulance attack. This post claimed there was “proof that the Golders Green ambulance attack was an inside job” and described the arson as a “monumental disaster” as a “false flag.” Following the arrest of two men in connection with the attack, Ms. Olawoyin allegedly commented: “I can say with almost absolute certainty that the men arrested are white, probably even Jewish, because we all know for a fact that if they weren’t their names and pictures would be EVERYWHERE.” The Metropolitan Police subsequently arrested and later released on bail a 47-year-old and a 45-year-old British national in connection with the incident.
Ms. Olawoyin holds a significant position within the London Green Party, serving as events officer on the executive committee, the same branch led by Zack Polanski. Mr. Polanski also appeared on her podcast during the recent election campaign.
Critics suggest that under Mr. Polanski’s leadership, the Green Party has seen a shift, attracting more far-left activists and moving away from its core environmentalist principles. Mr. Polanski, who was born into a Jewish family in Salford and has expressed pride in his heritage, faces criticism from some family members who believe his political ambitions have overshadowed his community ties. One extended family member reportedly told the Daily Mail that the Green Party is “fast becoming” the “future Islamic party of Britain,” suggesting “there would be no place for Jews in an Islamic state of Britain.”
The “Anti-Zionist” Motion and its Implications
The motion to be debated at the Party’s spring conference seeks to formally declare the Greens an “anti-Zionist” party. This move is particularly contentious as it appears to disregard definitions of antisemitism that Mr. Polanski himself had previously attempted to have adopted by the party, which equate anti-Zionism with antisemitism. The motion further calls for sanctions against Israel and support for “resistance and liberation from Israeli occupation,” which many interpret as an endorsement of Hamas’s actions.
The organisation known as Jewish Greens, a group Mr. Polanski was once associated with, has expressed that the motion would be perceived by many Jews as an “attack on that very basic right of aspiring to lead a safe and secure life.” The Campaign Against Antisemitism has also issued a stern warning, stating that the Green Party is “not only tolerating but amplifying some of the worst rhetoric that we have seen in British politics in a generation.” The Daily Mail has reached out to Greens for Palestine for comment on these serious allegations.
