September 12, 2025|
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|3 months agoSwitzerland's Evolving Role in Middle East Peace: Two Years of Diplomatic Efforts
Swiss diplomatic initiatives and humanitarian engagement in the Middle East conflict highlight nation's expanding role as peace broker
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- Switzerland banned Hamas in May 2025, reversing its previous policy of not designating it as a terrorist organization
- Switzerland provided CHF90 million in humanitarian aid to the Middle East during the crisis
- Switzerland evacuated approximately 700 Swiss residents from Tel Aviv to Zurich
By The Numbers
60,000+
Palestinian casualties by July 2025
1,100+
Israeli casualties from October 7 attack
251
Hostages taken to Gaza
They Said
"This is a reversal of Switzerland's former Middle East policies of positioning itself as a mediating power and not designating Hamas as terrorist organisation."