Switzerland

Indian Navy opens investigation after local version of Elbit drone crashed during training

The Israeli UAV, manufactured under license by the Adani Group, crashed during a training sortie near the village of Drampar in Gujarat. A similar UAV crashed in the area in January 2010.

A view shows a model of Drishti 10(Starliner), a medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, and SkyStriker, tactical loitering munitions for covert and precise airstrikes, by Adani Defence and Aerospace at their stall during the drone exhibition at Bharat Drone Shakti 2023.
Alam Fares, a 32-year-old Israeli citizen from the Druze village of Hurfeish, was killed on July 13, 2026, after a fall in the Swiss-Italian Alps in the border region.

Israeli citizen killed in Europe's Alps from fall near Swiss-Italian border

Shoppers browse goods at Nefesh B'Nefesh's Shuk Olim event in Tel Aviv. June 25, 2026.

Tel Aviv’s Shuk Olim brings out dozens of immigrant entrepreneurs to showcase goods

A David's Sling interceptor launching during the Israel-Hamas war; illustrative.

Switzerland opens talks on Israeli air defense system amid Patriot delays


Yeshiva students spat at, insulted by Arab man with knife in Lucerne, Switzerland

An Arab man with a knife approached a group of yeshiva students while shouting antisemitic insults and 'free Palestine' in Lucerne, Switzerland.

 People walk past as Swiss police vehicles stand by to prevent expected illegal gatherings amid restrictions due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, in the old town of Zurich, Switzerland, April 9, 2021.

The new cultural capital: The European city where every moment is an experience

Basel shines during Art Week, but Zurich chose a quiet cultural shift, turning the city into a giant year-round gallery, with breweries as museums and hotels full of art.

 Zurich, Switzerland

Switzerland reopens its embassy in Tehran after two-week closure

Before the closure, Switzerland’s intelligence service said that Iranian espionage posed a growing threat to Swiss diplomats.

 (Illustrative) Iranian and Switzerland flags.

Mystery deaths in Tehran sparks concern over Swiss diplomats safety

The report noted that Switzerland’s unique role as Washington’s protecting power in Tehran “increases the visibility of Swiss personnel to hostile services.”

A cordon tape is seen at the garden in front of the tower, where the body of the Swiss embassy's first secretary was found after falling from a building, in Tehran, Iran May 4, 2021.

Swiss move to dissolve Gaza aid delivery group's Geneva branch

A Swiss government body said that the GHF had not fulfilled certain legal requirements, including having the correct number of board members, a postal address, or a Swiss bank account.

 Palestinians receive aid distributed by the Emirates Red Crescent in Gaza City, June 26, 2025.

Israeli basketball team given 24-hour ultimatum on FIBA U19 World Cup participation

Several countries have offered to host the team for training purposes, but without security clearance and logistical approval, the squad remains sidelined.

 THE ISRAEL Under-18 team celebrates in August 2024 after qualifying for this year’s U19 World Championships, a tournament that is now in jeopardy for the blue-and-white squad due to the ongoing war with Iran

It's really a fight to the top: Arkia’s new European route

The airline will operate a new route to Geneva, Switzerland starting July 7, with a frequency of two weekly flights on Mondays and Wednesdays. Flight prices start at $199 one way.

 Geneva, Switzerland

Starting from $199 one-way: Israeli airline launches new route to Europe

Arkia will launch a new route to Switzerland on July 7, 2025, with two weekly flights. The CEO says they're expanding while others cancel, offering Israelis more quality travel options.

 Bourg-de-Four Square, Geneva, Switzerland

AI can outperform humans in emotional intelligence tests, study finds

The researchers concluded in the study that large language models can be utilized in supporting socio-emotional outcomes.

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Swiss authorities exploring probe into US-backed Gaza aid group

The GHF said that though using private security firms represents a change from prior aid delivery frameworks, it would ensure aid is not diverted to Hamas or criminal organizations.

 Palestinians wait to receive aid, in Gaza City, May 25, 2025