Zack Polanski: “I have lived and worked in this community over many years, I know it well and I love it.”

I'm the only Jewish leader of a political party. I'm a victim of antisemitism every day and I've made it clear Jewish people are welcome in my party.

I believe Israelis and Palestinians should have equal rights in a democracy.

He did exactly what an excellent councillor would do, working to calm down and heal division, and was praised across party lines at the time for doing so.

At the moment Palestinians don’t have equal rights, so I think I’m answering your question really clearly.