Switzerland rejects Palestinian state recognition
The motion, which was rejected by a vote of 131-61, called for recognizing a Palestinian state on the condition that Hamas release all Israeli hostages.
JNS - Jewish News Syndicate 06.06.2024
Switzerland’s House of Representatives on Tuesday rejected a motion to recognize Palestinian statehood by a vote of 131 to 61, with two abstentions.
The motion was put forward by National Council member Fabian Molina of the Social Democratic Party, with the support of the Greens.
It called for the recognition of “Palestine” on the condition that the Israeli hostages kidnapped during the Hamas-led attack of Oct. 7 be released.
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