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Switzerland
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In the past year, Switzerland has experienced a significant rise in antisemitic incidents, with a 43% increase in 2024 compared to 2023. Notably, French-speaking regions saw an 89.5% surge in such incidents. The most severe case was an attempted murder of an Orthodox Jewish man in Zurich in March 2024. In response, Zurich doubled its funding for sy...
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U.N. human rights experts protested against Switzerland after students were sentenced for trespassing during pro-Palestinian protests at ETH Zurich, opposing ties with Israeli universities.
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reuters.com
2 days ago

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Zurich has doubled its funding for synagogue security to CHF8 million amid rising antisemitism concerns, reflecting increased threats to Jewish institutions.
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swissinfo.ch
Jan 15, 2026

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Charlotte Niddam was killed in a blaze during a New Year’s party, along with two Jewish sisters, prompting community mourning and support.
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thejc.com
Jan 05, 2026

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A Hanukkah celebration in Bern was overshadowed by the recent terror attack at Bondi Beach, highlighting rising antisemitism.
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swissinfo.ch
Dec 17, 2025
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Switzerland has launched its first national strategy to combat racism and antisemitism, aiming to improve identification and prevention efforts.
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jpost.com
Dec 08, 2025

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Five pro-Palestinian activists were convicted of trespassing after occupying ETH Zurich, raising concerns about the safety of Jewish students.
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lenews.ch
Oct 31, 2025
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