Swiss hotel boots Israeli family in alleged antisemitic incident A manager of the Tschuggen Grand Hotel Arosa is said to have kicked out eight people after an argument, telling them it was because they're Jews. Canaan Lidor Jan. 19, 2025
Swiss Parliament votes to outlaw Hezbollah The European Jewish Congress said the ban, which was opposed by the Swiss government, "sends a powerful message." JNS Staff Dec. 18, 2024
Switzerland takes a hardliner stance against terrorism For decades, the country overlooked the danger of Hamas; however, the situation changed dramatically after the terrorist attacks in Israel on Oct. 7. Hany Ghoraba Nov. 20, 2024
Herzog receives new ambassadors’ diplomatic credentials Israel's president called on the international community to block Iran during the ceremony with representatives of five countries. Oct. 1, 2024
Swiss appeals court convicts Tariq Ramadan on rape charges The victim, a woman the Islamic scholar met at a book signing, said she was subjected to "torture and barbarism." Sept. 11, 2024
Swiss parliamentarians vote to stop UNRWA funding The decision, which passed by a vote of 99-88, still needs approval by the Swiss Senate. Etgar Lefkovits Sept. 10, 2024
Meirav Eilon Shahar leaves diplomatic post in Geneva ‘with a heavy heart’ The departed Israeli envoy told JNS that the Jewish state must not leave a void at the United Nations. Mike Wagenheim July 31, 2024
Art from prominent Swiss collection likely plundered from Jews Majority of countries have made no progress on Holocaust art restitution over the last quarter century. Etgar Lefkovits July 5, 2024
Swiss museum takes down paintings allegedly stolen by Nazis The Kunsthaus Zurich art museum has announced the removal of five paintings, due to potential links between these artworks and Nazi-era looting during World War II. MIri Weissman June 17, 2024
