NEWS FROM COMMUNITIES

Switzerland

Several antisemitic attacks reported in Zurich

“Five different incidents were reported to us,” said Jonathan Kreutner, Secretary General of the Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities (SIG).

Swiss parliament approves a five-year ban on Hamas

After the Hamas ban has been passed, it is up to the Swiss Federal Council to decide on the exact date of its implementation.

Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities launches new survey about antisemitism in the country

The survey targets all Jews in Switzerland aged 16 and over, regardless of their personal experiences with antisemitism. Broad participation is crucial for achieving representative results. The survey is anonymous, voluntary, and available in German, French, and English.

Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities President believes stronger measures are necessary against Islamist and extremist groups

In an interview with Jüdische Allgemeine, the new President of the Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities (SIG), Ralph Friedländer, warns about the rise in antisemitic incidents in Switzerland since October 7.

Swiss House of Representatives votes to stop UNRWA funding

The motion proposed by David Zuberbühler was accepted by 99 votes to 88, with seven abstentions. The dossier yet needs to be discussed in the Senate.

Swiss government approves draft law to ban Hamas

The legislation imposes a prison sentence of up to 20 years or a substantial fine for anyone participating in or supporting Hamas.

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