A huge success for the progressive camp in the World Zionist Congress, as a number of substantial resolutions that strengthen liberal values were accepted on Tuesday, and those suggested by conservative factions were not adopted.
The World Zionist Organization (WZO) concluded a three day online voting procedure on Tuesday, on the resolution proposals that were suggested at the special World Zionist Congress (WJC) that took place last month.
A number of resolutions that were introduced by the left-wing factions were approved, such as the criticism of Israel’s suggested judicial reform, the adoption of a resolution calling for keeping the Law of Return in its current state and the inclusion of the LGBTQ community.
“The Zionist Congress calls on the Israeli government not to amend the Law of Return,” is a resolution that passed. The proposal was submitted on behalf of World Israel Beytenu and on behalf of Brit Mercaz Olami, the world movement of Conservative Judaism. 399 supported this resolution, 237 voted against it and 9 abstained.