Switzerland Plans Ban on Nazi Symbols Amid Rising Antisemitism
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Switzerland’s government plans to ban public displays of the swastika or the Hitler salute as the country catches up to peers in curtailing the use of Nazi symbols.
The move comes amid a rise of antisemitism since the start of Israel’s war against Hamas last year. Incidents classified as ‘severe’ rose by 68% in parts of the country, according to a government report.