Green Party Faces Backlash Over Widespread Anti-Semitism Among Council Candidates The Green Party is under fire after investigations reveal over 30 council candidates are being probed for alleged anti-Semitism, contradicting earlier claims of isolated incidents. The scandal has intensified amid a rise in anti-Semitic attacks, with critics accusing party leader Zack Polanski of failing to address the issue effectively. The party has introduced an accelerated disciplinary process, but breaches of suspensions and continued support for controversial figures have drawn further condemnation from political leaders and campaigners. The Green Party is facing intense scrutiny as investigations reveal over 30 council candidates under probe for alleged anti-Semitism, contradicting earlier claims that only a 'handful' of candidates were involved in hateful rhetoric. The party's leadership has been compelled to expedite internal investigations following a series of disturbing social media posts by candidates, including claims that Israelis and Jews were 'cockroaches' and that a 2016 terrorist attack on Jews was justified. Campaigners warn that this may only be the beginning, accusing Green Party leader Zack Polanski of ignoring 'open Jew hate and Hamas love' among members.The scandal unfolds amid a surge in anti-Semitic attacks across the UK, including recent stabbings in Golders Green and arson at a disused synagogue. The Green Party has introduced an accelerated disciplinary process, with some candidates suspended pending investigations.However, breaches of these suspensions have been reported, including attendance at a Greens For Palestine event where deputy leader Mothin Ali encouraged legal action against the party. Critics, including former Special Envoy on Post-Holocaust Issues Lord Pickles and Reform Leader Nigel Farage, have condemned the party's handling of the issue, with Farage warning that the Greens are pushing Britain toward 'sectarian hell.' Labour's Communities Secretary Steve Reed and former Home Secretary Dame Priti Patel have also called for decisive action against the accused candidates, highlighting the systemic nature of the problem within the party