Heidi Reichinnek, chair of the Left Party’s Bundestag faction, described the Niedersachsen resolution as unbalanced and inadequate in addressing the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The party’s federal leadership reaffirmed its commitment to combating antisemitism while acknowledging the need for clearer articulation of its stance on both Jewish and Palestinian self-determination. The resolution, which included allegations of genocide and apartheid against Israel, sparked significant outrage, leading to calls for introspection within the party.