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Switzerland

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.

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.
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