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Switzerland ‘welcomes progress’ on Gaza peace plan

People in streets of Tel Aviv, Israel, on October 9, 2025.

This content was published on Oct 9, 2025 Switzerland welcomes the first phase of an agreed peace plan for the Gaza Strip, Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said on Thursday on X.

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The humanitarian cost of Israel’s war in Gaza

This content was published on Oct 9, 2025 From UN warnings in Geneva to eyewitness accounts from Gaza, Swissinfo documents two years of the Hamas-Israel war and its devastating humanitarian toll.

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No Swiss among 171 Gaza flotilla activists expelled by Israel

This content was published on Oct 6, 2025 Israel said on Monday that it had expelled a further 171 activists linked to the Gaza aid flotilla, including Sweden's Greta Thunberg.

Burned out car and building in eastern Ukraine, October 5, 2025

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Ukraine says Swiss components found in Russian drones

This content was published on Oct 6, 2025 According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, parts from Swiss manufacturers have been found in Russian drones shot down by Ukraine.

Gaza: Swiss members of the flotilla have returned to Switzerland

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Swiss Gaza flotilla activists fear for remaining detainees in Israel

This content was published on Oct 6, 2025 Eight Swiss participants of the Gaza humanitarian aid flotilla arrived in Geneva on Sunday afternoon and said they had been treated 'inhumanely' while in detention in Israel.

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Swiss embassy representative to visit Swiss flotilla activists

This content was published on Oct 2, 2025 The Swiss foreign ministry is trying to obtain information about the 20 Swiss nationals on board the flotilla headed for Gaza.

Displaced Palestinians move with their belongings southwards.

Humanitarian aid

How the UN is navigating diplomacy, international law and humanitarian aid in Gaza

This content was published on Oct 2, 2025 No peace plan in Gaza can be implemented without the involvement of UN agencies, many of which are still operating on the ground.

Federal Councillor Pfister warns of security policy risks

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Swiss defence minister warns of growing security risks

This content was published on Oct 2, 2025 Swiss defence minister urges investment in drone and air defence to counter rising security risks.

Switzerland responds to interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla

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Switzerland urges Israel to ensure safety of Global Sumud Flotilla

This content was published on Oct 2, 2025 Switzerland urges Israel to protect Global Sumud Flotilla activists and is ready to ensure their consular rights.

Yuval Raphael from Israel performs the song "New Day Will Rise" during the Grand Final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel.

Culture

Eurovision Members to Vote on Whether to Exclude Israel

This content was published on Sep 26, 2025 The EBU will host an extraordinary general meeting in early November at which member broadcasters will vote on Israeli participation in the next Eurovision Song Contest.

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