AMB Simon Geissbühler

Glad to see the full team back at the embassy in good health & spirits. We were fully operational throughout the last two weeks, and now the embassy is again also open for all consular services & visits.

🇨🇭 calls on all parties to respect the ceasefire in Suweida. #Switzerland condemns the attacks on civilians in Suweida and calls for an independent investigation in cooperation with the #UN. The political transition in #Syria must ensure the protection and political inclusion of…

In light of the unbearable suffering of civilians in #Gaza, #Switzerland, together with 25 partner States, calls for an end to the war. It is urgent to achieve an immediate ceasefire, the release of all hostages, and the guarantee of unhindered humanitarian access.…

Today, I finished “Jerusalem” by @simonmontefiore - a gift from my colleagues @SwissPeaceHR when I left for my new assignment in Israel almost one year ago. As a historian, I was skeptical if such a monumental undertaking can work out. It does: what a great book, I learned a lot.

For the 8th year in a row, Switzerland leads Europe in innovation! While the Swiss innovation index dropped slightly compared to last year,🇨🇭saw growth in venture capital and the commercialization of innovations.💡📈 swisstrade.com/news/detail/ne…

Discovered @HappyLilly_ on the Obere Schwand/Geissbühl in the beautiful Emmental. @AbtSwitzerland

עשיתי שרשור על משמר הכבוד השוויצרי של האפיפיור ומסתבר ששגריר שוויץ בישראל מסתובב פה בטוויטר והוא התלהב והזמין אותי לעוד שבועיים לאירוע רשמי של השגרירות

#Gaza | #Switzerland deplores the attack on a joint humanitarian mission of the @ICRC and the Palestinian Red Crescent. We express solidarity with the affected humanitarian workers and call for an independent investigation. Medical and humanitarian staff must be protected…

Did you know that the Swiss flag is one of only two square national flags in the world? 🇨🇭 Dive into its unique history in under 50 seconds. 🎥 ℹ️: bit.ly/4nBRRRc

In my favorite bookstore in my hometown Berne, Switzerland, I found the German editions of the important and fascinating books by two authors I particularly value: Amir Tibon @amirtibon @suhrkamp and Oren Kessler @OrenKessler. Two must-reads!

Back in Switzerland 🇨🇭 for a few days for key meetings in Berne & to explore the country: today, hiking in the mountains above the Diemtigtal in my home Canton of Berne & swimming in the Seebergsee at 1,830m: pure nature & energy!

In-depth conversation with @Mishpacha_M on my mandate, goals, work and impact as the Swiss Ambassador to Israel and my research and publications on Eastern European Jewish heritage and Hasidism. Thanks to Ariel Ochana for the pictures.

During a phone call with my counterpart @GideonSaar, I stressed the urgency of safe, large-scale and sustained humanitarian access to #Gaza. A truce is being discussed and its primary goal must be the protection of civilians. As the depositary state of the #GenevaConventions,…

The report "Switzerland's Security 2025" was published today: "Our strategic radar is currently tracking 15 crisis hotspots simultaneously – we have never experienced such a density of threats. We are not mere observers – we are directly affected." 👉 vbs.admin.ch/en/fis-switzer…