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Cassis calls on Israel to authorise more aid to Gaza

Swiss foreign minister calls on Israel to authorise more aid to Gaza

This content was published on Jun 12, 2025 Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis has called on Israel to allow more aid for the Gaza Strip.

Cassis to discuss aid with Israel after seeing aid workers

Swiss foreign minister to raise aid groups’ concerns with Israel

This content was published on Jun 11, 2025 On Wednesday, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis will raise humanitarian concerns about the Gaza Strip with Israel.

Federal Councillor Cassis travels to Israel and the Palestinian territories

Swiss foreign minister travels to Israel and Palestinian territories

This content was published on Jun 10, 2025 Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis is travelling to the Middle East on Tuesday and Wednesday for official visits to the Palestinian and Israeli authorities.

Gaza: crimes against humanity against schools and religious sites

Israeli army has committed crimes against humanity, say UN investigators

This content was published on Jun 10, 2025 The Israeli army has committed crimes against humanity of extermination by targeting civilian refugees in schools and religious sites, say UN investigators.

Getting humanitarian aid in Gaza is chaotic and dangerous

Inside Geneva: the failed militarization of humanitarian relief in Gaza

This content was published on Jun 10, 2025 Israel blocked aid into Gaza for 10 weeks. Then the US and Israel came up with a new plan – without the United Nations. Established aid agencies had doubts. Inside Geneva finds out why.

Rail traffic in western Switzerland severely affected

Pro-Palestine demo affects Swiss train services

This content was published on Jun 10, 2025 A pro-Palestine demonstration in western Switzerland on Monday was still causing restrictions on rail services on Tuesday morning.

Cassis is facing a storm of criticism over his remarks

Swiss foreign ministry staff ‘shocked’ by Cassis Gaza stance

This content was published on Jun 6, 2025 Swiss foreign ministry staff heap pressure on minister Cassis following controversial Gaza statements.

Swiss plans to fly again to Tel Aviv from 23 June

SWISS plans to resume Tel Aviv flights from June 23

This content was published on Jun 6, 2025 Swiss International Air Lines intends to resume flights to Tel Aviv again from June 23.

MSF invites Cassis to come and discuss the Gaza Strip with it

Doctors Without Borders demands Swiss Gaza clarification

This content was published on Jun 5, 2025 The NGO Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has challenged Swiss foreign minister Ignazio Cassis to explain his controversial Gaza statements.

University of Geneva Students protested at the situation in Gaza.

Geneva university loosens ties with Israeli counterparts

This content was published on Jun 5, 2025 The University of Geneva is reducing cooperation with counterparts in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

Food distribution "a trap that kills people", says UNRWA head.

Swiss foreign minister’s Gaza remarks provoke strong reactions

This content was published on Jun 5, 2025 Swiss foreign minister accused by several parliamentarians of repeating Israeli propaganda and distorting facts.

Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, speaks during a United Nations Security Council meeting on Gaza and the Middle East, at UN headquarters in New York City on March 18, 2025.

Is the UN still relevant in the Middle East?

This content was published on Jun 5, 2025 The UN is no longer at the center of negotiations for a solution to the Middle East conflict. But that doesn’t mean it’s irrelevant.

Gaza: violations by both sides must be condemned, says Cassis

Violations in Gaza by ‘both sides’ must be condemned, says Swiss minister

This content was published on Jun 4, 2025 Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis has admitted that Israel is failing in its obligations by hindering humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Palestinian girls crowd to receive food portions from a charity kitchen in a refugee camp in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on Friday, May 30, 2025.

Gaza Humanitarian Foundation begins aid deliveries amid chaos and bloodshed

This content was published on Jun 3, 2025 The new Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is accused of militarising aid. Witnesses report chaos and shootings at aid delivery points.

Over 50 former diplomats blast Switzerland for ‘silence’ on Israel

This content was published on Jun 1, 2025 In a joint letter, 55 former diplomats have expressed their shock at Switzerland’s “silence and passivity” regarding Israel’s “war crimes” in Gaza.

Insufficient aid to Gaza, Federal Council delegate

Swiss aid expert criticises Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

This content was published on Jun 1, 2025 The aid work of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is insufficient says Swiss government Delegate for Humanitarian Aid Dominik Stillhart.

No Swiss flights to Tel Aviv until 15 June

No SWISS flights to Tel Aviv until June 15

This content was published on May 26, 2025 Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will continue not to fly to Tel Aviv in Israel until mid-June, given the security situation in the Middle East.

Ignazio Cassis reiterates the Federal Council's position

Swiss foreign minister calls for immediate aid delivery to Gaza

This content was published on May 24, 2025 He called for the immediate delivery of humanitarian aid, a ceasefire and the unconditional release of the hostages.

Gaza: the FDFA asked to investigate a controversial NGO

Swiss foreign office to investigate controversial Gaza NGO

This content was published on May 23, 2025 Trial International files two complaints against Swiss-connected NGO, Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.

Gaza: the head of UNRWA regrets that Switzerland is not doing more

‘Switzerland should do more for Gaza’: UNRWA head

This content was published on May 23, 2025 UNRWA head criticises Switzerland for not following international demands for humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip.