Switzerland Announces Hamas Ban Starting May 15

Swiss government confirms five-year ban on Hamas and related organizations, implementing new security measures to prevent Switzerland from being used as a safe haven.

Key Takeaways

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Switzerland will ban Hamas for five years starting May 15, 2025
The ban includes Hamas-related organizations and those acting on its behalf
The ban was approved by parliament in December 2024
Humanitarian aid and peacebuilding activities are exempt from the ban

By The Numbers

20 years

Maximum prison sentence for supporting banned organizations

5 years

Initial duration of the Hamas ban

They Said

"The aim is to reduce the risk of Hamas and related organisations using Switzerland as a safe haven"
— Swiss Government Statement

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Swiss Government Announces Hamas Ban

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Scope and Implementation

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Security Measures and Enforcement

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Humanitarian Considerations

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International Impact

Sources & References

Switzerland to ban Hamas from May 15

SWI swissinfo.ch

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