The statement stirring Britain: "The Israeli government staged false flag attacks"

Zak Polanski, leader of the Green Party in Britain, sparked controversy when he claimed in his podcast that there are examples of false flag attacks staged by Israel. Polanski defended his remarks by referencing the Hannibal Directive, while warning that accusations must be based on evidence. The article notes that this is not the first time Polanski has been embroiled in controversial statements.

Zak Polanski, leader of the Green Party in Britain, sparked public controversy when he claimed in his podcast "Bold Politics" that there are examples of "false flag" attacks staged by the Israeli government. Polanski defended his remarks by referencing the Hannibal Directive, a military procedure officially canceled in 2016, which he said is at the center of false conspiracy theories. The article notes that a 2024 report by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue found that the procedure served as a basis for such theories. Polanski admitted that some on the left might see false flags where there is no evidence, and warned that this harms the real fight against antisemitism. The article notes that this is not the first time Polanski has been embroiled in controversial statements, and that last May he was forced to apologize after criticizing the police response to terrorist attacks in London.