Israel National News reports: “Switzerland is set to implement a newly ratified law on May 15 that prohibits Hamas and any organizations affiliated with it, the federal government confirmed Wednesday, according to a report in JNS.

The decision comes in the wake of the October 7, 2023, terror attack on Israel and represents a marked expansion of the country’s legal tools against Islamist extremism.

Passed by the Swiss parliament in December, the legislation aims to empower federal authorities to restrict and deter any activity linked to Hamas within Swiss territory.

‘The necessary tools to take action against Hamas activities or support for the organization in Switzerland’ are now in place, the government stated…”