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Press releasePublished on 12 June 2025

Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis visits the Middle East: Switzerland reaffirms its commitment to international humanitarian law and sustainable peace

Berne, 12.06.2025 — Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis, head of the FDFA, made an official visit to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory on 10 and 11 June. The trip is part of Switzerland's commitment to dialogue, respect for international humanitarian law and the search for a lasting peace in the Middle East.