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Following an international incident, the Swiss government has summoned the Israeli ambassador and deplored the 'unacceptable treatment' of activists. All eight Swiss nationals who participated in the Gaza aid flotilla have since been flown to Turkey.
A report from the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (Seco) has revealed that Jordan refused to fully cooperate with Swiss inspectors tasked with post-shipment verification of exported weapons, denying access to certain items.
Israeli armed forces have intercepted a flotilla near Cyprus, arresting several activists including four Swiss citizens. The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) is in contact with Israeli authorities regarding the detentions.
Swiss participants in last autumn's Gaza flotilla who were detained by Israeli authorities have received bills from the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) to reimburse the costs of consular protection and emergency assistance.
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