Zack Polanski torn apart by The Chase star after Green Party announcement

Zack Polanski torn apart by The Chase star after Green Party announcement Green Party leader Zack Polanski has been banned from Israel after a Zionism row. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Jess Phillips , Deputy Showbiz Editor 10:20, Mon, Oct 5, 2026 Updated: 10:38, Mon, Oct 5, 2026 Anne Hegerty clashed with the Green Party (Image: Getty) The Chase star Anne Hegerty has demanded the Green Party implement new rules for its Muslim members after Zack Polanski was banned from entering Israel. The Green leader did not take part in a vote his party took to define Zionism as racist, with the state accusing the party of “legitimising the destruction of the State of Israel” with “clear antisemitic text”. Green Party members backed the motion to declare that Zionism is racism, with 1,022 votes in favour and 813 against. The motion declares the Greens an “anti-Zionist party” and states that it will be “treated as any other form of racism”. Zionism is a movement to develop and protect a Jewish state in Israel , which supports the rights of Jewish people to self-determination in their ancestral homeland. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Now Anne has had her say on the controversy, after MP Carla Denyer clarified: “To Jewish members of the party: The motion proposers made clear in the debate that they have no intention for Jewish members to feel targeted for their beliefs or associations. “If anyone does try to use it in this way, I will be there for you with my solidarity and support.” Get celebrity news and gossip plus selected offers and competitions I would like to receive emails from the Daily Express featuring our latest products, services, offers, and promotions from across the Reach Plc family . Subscribe Invalid email You agree you are 18 or over. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. You can unsubscribe at any time. More Info . Anne then replied to her tweet on X to say: “Tell you what. Get your Muslim members to promise they will never attend a mosque that criticises homosexuality. Then we’ll talk.” Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT She quickly faced backlash from fans , however, as one fumed: “You should be off The Chase for that!” Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Strictly's Amy Dowden said ‘I can’t do this anymore’ as family 'sought legal advice' Brian May announces 'decision' on future of Queen after heartbreaking personal news Anne calmly responded : “I’ve asked what would happen if a political party required Muslims to abandon a tenet of their faith as central to them as Israel is to Judaism (‘next year in Jerusalem’). What do you think would happen? And why do you think this shouldn’t be asked?” Another said: “Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (1860) which criminalised ‘carnal intercourse against the order of nature’ and served as the blueprint of anti-sodomy laws throughout British-controlled parts of South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa.” @carla_denyer Tell you what. Get your Muslim members to promise they will never attend a mosque that criticises homosexuality. Then we’ll talk. — Anne Hegerty (@anne_hegerty) October 4, 2026 Anne replied: “Right, so hanging gays from cranes in Iran – a country we never ran – was learned from us. Okay.” Others quickly rushed to support Anne, calling her a “patriot”, as someone else said: “Good for her!” The Chase Anne Hegerty Israel Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments