Switzerland Pledges $24M to Help Support Palestinians

Bern has not signed an Israel-critical declaration. It is important that help is now quickly being provided, it says.

The Federal Council speaks for aid organizations in Gaza and sends clear words to the Israeli government. Certain politicians, for their part, make the Foreign Minister responsible for the humanitarian crisis.

Switzerland pledges $24M to help support Palestinians

Federal Council expresses 'deep concern' over 'humanitarian tragedy' in Gaza, urging Israel to uphold its humanitarian obligations as 'occupying power' - Anadolu Ajansı

The head of UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, regrets that a number of Swiss politicians have given in to the Israeli government's "smuggling campaign" against its organisation and against the UNAs Gaza sinks into famine, the Commissioner-General of the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA), Switzerland, Philippe Lazzarini, denounces the new aid distribution system, partly supervised by mercenaries, which Israel intends to set up from Saturday. He…

Pakistan reaffirms support for Palestine during Geneva meeting

Federal Health Minister Dr. Mustafa Kamal held a meeting with his Palestinian counterpart on the sidelines of the World Health Assembly in Geneva, where they held in-depth discussions on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, ongoing Israeli aggression, and the need for urgent medical aid. During the meeting, Dr. Kamal highlighted Pakistan’s efforts to bring global attention to the continued Israeli attacks, particularly those targeting hospitals and …

The Federal Council wants to continue paying millions to the Palestinian Relief Agency, but it sets conditions. And it continues to increase its choice of words towards Israel only minimally.