Switzerland says conditions remain unmet for recognizing Palestine

Switzerland on Palestine Recognition

Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter stated on Monday that the conditions for recognizing Palestine have not yet been met. She emphasized the importance of a permanent ceasefire and a stable government before recognition can occur.

Conditions for Recognition

In a press conference with the Foreign Press Association in Bern, Keller-Sutter said:

"We feel that there are some conditions that have to be fulfilled, like all the hostages must return home, and also the dead bodies. There must be a permanent ceasefire, there must be a plan for peace."

She added that recognition "may come one day… when the conditions are fulfilled, but there must also be really a stable government, elections and so on."

Genocide Criteria in Gaza

Regarding whether Switzerland believes genocide criteria have been met in Gaza, Keller-Sutter responded:

"Switzerland condemns every violation of international law. So we condemned the disproportionate intervention of Israel, as well as the terrorist attack of Hamas."

She explained that the question of genocide will ultimately be decided by international courts.

Zurich Canton's Medical Care Decision

On the Zurich canton’s refusal to accept wounded children from Gaza for medical treatment, Keller-Sutter clarified that:

"It's up to cantons to decide."

She highlighted that such matters fall under the jurisdiction of the cantonal authorities, not the federal government.

Summary

Switzerland awaits peace and legal clarity before recognizing Palestine and emphasizes that humanitarian decisions rest at the cantonal level.

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