NEWS FROM COMMUNITIES

Switzerland

Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities submits recommendations for proposed law banning display of Nazi symbols

While supporting the Swiss Federal Council’s objective, they have raised concerns about the proposed open definition of Nazi symbols in the legal text.

Two antisemitic attacks in Lucerne

A young Orthodox Jew was attacked on his way to the synagogue on Bruchstrasse. The alleged perpetrator insulted the victim before punching him in the face.

Swiss Senate Foreign Policy Committee accepts motion calling for a suspension of UNRWA funding

The Senate committee believes that Switzerland should not provide financial support to an organisation with potential links to terrorism.

Director of anti-Israel “Electronic Intifada” online publication arrested in Switzerland after entry ban

He continually praised Hamas and Islamic Jihad attacks on Israel as “resistance.”

Swiss Parliament votes to ban Hezbollah

Hezbollah, like Hamas, is a radical Islamic terrorist organisation that is responsible for numerous acts of violence and human rights violations, the parliamentary committee argued in its motion.

Switzerland seeks to ban Nazi symbols amid surge in antisemitism

Switzerland is seeking to ban the swastika, Hitler salute and other Nazi signs due to a rise in antisemitism, the federal government has announced.
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