Switzerland to ban Hamas after Israel attacks

Source: Reuters

Switzerland to ban Hamas after Israel attacks

Reuters
February 21, 2024 8:50 AM EST Updated 6 hours ago

ZURICH, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Switzerland's government said on Wednesday it wants to ban Hamas after the Palestinian militant group's attacks in Israel last year which killed nearly 1,200 people and sparked a war in Gaza.

Bern said it was taking action after the attacks on October 7 which killed two Swiss nationals and resulted in nearly 250 people being taken hostage.

In response, Israel launched a military assault on Gaza that local health authorities say has killed nearly 29,000 Palestinians with thousands more feared lost amid the ruins.

The Swiss government said under the new legislation Hamas and "cover or successor organisations" as well as organisations or groups that act on its behalf or in its name will be banned.

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