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Following their arrest by Israel and subsequent return to Switzerland, members of the Gaza flotilla have accused the Swiss authorities of a lack of support. A lawyer for the group described their experience as harrowing and condemned the foreign ministry's inaction despite warnings of violence.
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Foreign Policy
Seven Swiss members of the Gaza flotilla have returned home after being arrested by Israel. They report experiencing physical and psychological violence and have strongly criticized the Swiss authorities for a perceived lack of support during their detention.
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Politics
An anti-consumerist alliance in the Swiss capital has launched a people's initiative to ban all commercial advertising from public view, sparking a debate on urban aesthetics, public influence, and the city's multimillion-franc revenue from ad space rentals.
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International Relations
Nine Swiss citizens are set to participate in a new international flotilla aimed at protesting the Israeli blockade of Gaza. The mission, involving over 80 boats and 1,000 activists, will see its first convoy depart from Barcelona this weekend.
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Finance
Swiss financial institutions are facing dual pressure from activist groups. NGOs have condemned Switzerland's export risk insurance for backing foreign gas-fired power plants, while a separate report links Swiss banks to investments in companies operating US migrant detention centers, raising ethical questions about the nation's financial sector.
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