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UK Green Party elects Eleanora Folan amid antisemitism claims

8/21/2026

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United Kingdom Green Party elects Eleanora Sophie Folan as East Anglia governing council representative.
Folan, a trans woman and data journalist, said she welcomes Zionist hatred and will defend Israel-related free speech.
GnasherJew alleged Folan posted antisemitic tropes, calling Israelis “bloodthirsty child-killers” and calling for Israel’s dissolution.
Leaked WhatsApp chats from Greens Against Imperialism showed members urging “killing Zionists” and labeling British Jews a “weapon”.
Green Party leader Zach Polanski faced backlash after wearing a T-shirt featuring Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti.

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United Kingdom Green Party elects Eleanora Sophie Folan as East Anglia governing council representative.
Folan, a trans woman and data journalist, said she welcomes Zionist hatred and will defend Israel-related free speech.
GnasherJew alleged Folan posted antisemitic tropes, calling Israelis “bloodthirsty child-killers” and calling for Israel’s dissolution.
Leaked WhatsApp chats from Greens Against Imperialism showed members urging “killing Zionists” and labeling British Jews a “weapon”.
Green Party leader Zach Polanski faced backlash after wearing a T-shirt featuring Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti.