The United Nations once declared Zionism as a form of racism.

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The thread discusses how the UN initially declared Zionism as a form of racism and how Britain lobbied to overturn this resolution. It highlights the historical context and the role of Britain in shaping international policy on this issue.

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Parent: International RelationsEntity: United NationsImpact: negativeDate: Oct 6, 2026 - Oct 7, 2026Target: The United Nations' stance on Zionism

Britain actively lobbied to overturn the United Nations resolution that recognized Zionism as racism.

Parent: Political ControversyEntity: BritainImpact: negativeDate: Oct 6, 2026 - Oct 7, 2026Target: Britain's involvement in international policy on Zionism

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How the UN declared Zionism a form of racism - Britain then lobbied against revoking the resolution
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/how-united-nations-declared-zionism-form-racism-and-britain-then-lobbied-against-revoking

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Britain launched a “world wide lobbying exercise” to overturn a landmark United Nations (UN) resolution which recognised Zionism as racism, declassified files reveal. https://www.declassifieduk.org/britain-helped-to-kill-zionism-is-racism-resolution-at-the-un/

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