JNS: “Swiss Parliament votes to outlaw Hezbollah”

Switzerland voted to outlaw Lebanon’s Hezbollah terrorist organisation, in a rare move for the historically neutral country.

“We warmly welcome Switzerland’s decision to outlaw Hezbollah,” wrote the European Jewish Congress. “The move sends a powerful message that there is no place for terrorist organisations in a just and secure world.” 

They added that the decision was “particularly significant for Jewish communities” and Israel due to the ongoing threat posed by the terrorist group.

Switzerland voted to outlaw Lebanon’s Hezbollah terrorist organisation, in a rare move for the historically neutral country.

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