While Hamas has been on the terrorist lists in the EU and the USA for years, Switzerland is only now reacting. Once again it becomes clear that retreating into the role of neutral mediator no longer works.
A ban on Hamas would not mean a paradigm shift for Swiss foreign policy. Clouds of smoke over Gaza, taken on October 7th.
Ahmed Zakot / Imago
It has been known for years that Hamas is a terrorist organization whose goal is nothing less than the destruction of the State of Israel. But it was only the unprecedented attacks on October 7th, which left hundreds dead, that seemed to have made Switzerland aware of this reality. Now representatives from all camps are suddenly calling for Hamas to be classified as a terrorist organization.
2023-10-10 17:55:44
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