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Swiss medics start hunger protest over Gaza outside parliament

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08-09-2025 | 11:08

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Swiss medics start hunger protest over Gaza outside parliament

Swiss medics began a hunger protest outside parliament on Monday over the war in Gaza, pressing Bern to take a more critical stance on Israel's treatment of the Palestinian enclave.

Switzerland has condemned some Israeli actions in the conflict, such as an attack on a hospital last month, but has held back from stronger steps sought by the protesters such as imposing sanctions on Israel or recognizing a Palestinian state.

Medics have signed up to protest outside parliament in pairs wearing stethoscopes and medical tunics splashed with fake blood, taking turns in 24-hour fasts in a relay system throughout the September parliamentary session.

The protest follows actions in Swiss universities and other protests at the weekend as famine strikes parts of Gaza.

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