Switzerland

Tel Aviv’s Shuk Olim brings out dozens of immigrant entrepreneurs to showcase goods

“Every single booth has an oleh with a story, and they're selling their products from the small business that they opened here in Israel after their aliyah,” said Devon Conway of Nefesh B'Nefesh.

Shoppers browse goods at Nefesh B'Nefesh's Shuk Olim event in Tel Aviv. June 25, 2026.
A David's Sling interceptor launching during the Israel-Hamas war; illustrative.

Switzerland opens talks on Israeli air defense system amid Patriot delays

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks standing between US Vice President JD Vance and Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar in Switzerland, on June 21, 2026.

Swiss talks put Qatar and Pakistan at the center of a new US-Iran de-escalation track - analysis

People march through neighborhoods in Nabatieh, during a religious procession marking Ashura, following an interim deal between the U.S. and Iran, Lebanon, June 23, 2026.

New US-Iran Lebanon oversight body excludes Israel, gives Tehran say over IDF actions - editorial


Swiss NGO wants investigation into aid distributor Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says it "strictly adheres" to humanitarian principles, and that it would not support any form of forced relocation of civilians.

 Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid seen before entering the Gaza Strip, on the Israeli side, May 21, 2025.

Hamas ban in Switzerland finally comes into effect - interview

A similar ban is being considered regarding Hezbollah, reveals David Zuberbühler, a Swiss parliamentarian who promoted the Hamas ban

 Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. February 22, 2025.

Yuval Raphael: 'There will be no real victory without the hostages'

The 24-year-old Nova festival survivor said that she felt the spirit of Israel came across plainly in the song.

 Yuval Raphael qualified for the Eurovision final in the second semi final on Thursday night.

Eurovision: Switzerland once again bows to the conqueror - opinion

Switzerland, the neutral country, approves anti-Semitic riots in the name of "freedom of expression," but prohibits pro-Israeli demonstrations.

 Yuval Raphael at Eurovision rehearsals in Basel, Switzerland, May 7, 2025.

Undercover agents, no-fly zones: Israel prepares for pro-Palestinian protests at Eurovision

Basel’s law enforcement announced on Tuesday that it was banning all drone flights until 18 May.

 Basel 4 Palestine group announces that it wishes to "turn the turquoise carpet" of Eurovision "Palestinian."

Yuval Raphael keeps her cool at Eurovision's turquoise carpet

Raphael, who looked lovely in a flirty light-colored minidress, carried an Israeli flag past demonstrators screaming pro-Palestine slogans.

 YUVAL RAPHAEL walks the turquoise carpet on Sunday in Basel, while pro-Palestinian protests take place

Yuval Raphael advances in Eurovision predictions as protesters call for exclusion of Israel

Eurovision’s director has repeatedly responded to such calls, saying Eurovision is a contest between public broadcasters, not gov'ts.

 Yuval Rafael performs in her second pre-contest rehearsal for the Eurovision Song Contest last week.

Israel Public Broadcasting Corp. complains about man making threatening gesture at Yuval Raphael

The incident occurred during the traditional Eurovision delegation parade held on Sunday in Basel, Switzerland.

 Israel's representative to the Eurovision Song Contest, Yuval Raphael, a survivor of the deadly October 7 2023 attack by Hamas on the Nova festival in Israel's south, sings on a stage in this handout photo obtained by Reuters on January 23, 2025.

Yuval Raphael preps for Eurovision as protesters call for her removal

Although her first rehearsal was closed to the public, Raphael's performance reportedly has motifs of a caged bird.

 Yuval Raphael is representing Israel this year at Basel in the Eurovision song contest

Yuval Raphael shines at her second Eurovision rehearsal

The grand final will air on May 17 at 22:00 on Kan 11, online, on digital platforms, and Kan BOX.

 Yuval Rafael at her second Eurovision rehearsal in Basel, May 9, 2025.