Switzerland Extends Terror Group Ban to Include Hezbollah

Swiss lawmakers vote to ban Lebanese Shiite militia Hezbollah alongside Hamas, expanding anti-terrorism measures.

Key Takeaways

Swiss Parliament voted to ban Hezbollah alongside Hamas
The House of Representatives approved the motion with 126 votes to 20, with 41 abstentions
The Senate approved the motion with 31 votes to 1, with 10 abstentions
Currently only Al-Qaeda and IS are banned by law in Switzerland

By The Numbers

126-20-41

House of Representatives voting ratio (for-against-abstained)

31-1-10

Senate voting ratio (for-against-abstained)

They Said

"Hezbollah, like Hamas, is a radical Islamic terrorist organisation that is responsible for numerous acts of violence and human rights violations"
— Parliamentary Committee

Swiss Parliament Approves Hezbollah Ban

Legislative Process and Voting Details

Context and Implications

International Perspective

Sources & References

Parliament votes to ban Shia militia Hezbollah in Switzerland

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Key Takeaways

Swiss Parliament voted to ban Hezbollah alongside Hamas
The House of Representatives approved the motion with 126 votes to 20, with 41 abstentions
The Senate approved the motion with 31 votes to 1, with 10 abstentions
Currently only Al-Qaeda and IS are banned by law in Switzerland

By The Numbers

126-20-41

House of Representatives voting ratio (for-against-abstained)

31-1-10

Senate voting ratio (for-against-abstained)

They Said

"Hezbollah, like Hamas, is a radical Islamic terrorist organisation that is responsible for numerous acts of violence and human rights violations"
— Parliamentary Committee

Key Takeaways

By The Numbers

They Said

Swiss Parliament Approves Hezbollah Ban

Legislative Process and Voting Details

Context and Implications

International Perspective

Sources & References

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