Switzerland reiterates its appeals at an emergency meeting of the Security Council on the situation in the Middle East

Against a backdrop of increasing escalation in Lebanon and on both sides of the Blue Line, the situation in Gaza also remains extremely precarious. The Security Council met today to discuss the situation once again at a high-level meeting. Switzerland reiterated its position and priorities, calling for an immediate ceasefire, the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages, safe, rapid and unhindered humanitarian access, the protection of humanitarian personnel and respect for international law, in particular international humanitarian law.