Embassy of Switzerland in Israel

01/09/2026

Today, the Ambassador was back in the Gaza Envelope, almost 3 years after October 7, to see how the recovery is going. The pain and the trauma are still very present. The communities are healing, but slowly. Grateful to Rita Li****tz for hosting the embassy team in Nir Oz and sharing her message of peace. In Be'eri, where a Swiss citizen was among those killed on October 7, new homes are being built, a small sign of recovery.

01/09/2026

Today is the day!😁Finally.. back to school in Israel!
And in Switzerland – it is not quite the same everywhere! Here are a few interesting facts about the Swiss school system:
Did you know that there is no single “back to school” date for the whole of Switzerland?
26 cantons, 26 different school systems!
Education is mainly the responsibility of the cantons, not of the federal government.
School holidays are cantonal too!
Four national languages – and different school cultures!
Switzerland’s education system reflects its multilingual and federal structure. German, French, Italian and Romansh-speaking regions can have quite different educational traditions.
If in Israel or in Switzerland: We wish all kids and teenagers a super cool and successful start! ☘

31/08/2026

Busy last week for the Ambassador and the embassy team:

🇨🇭 Chamber of Commerce Israel-Switzerland/Liechtenstein luncheon with renowned journalist Ronen Bergman - רונן ברגמן. The Ambassador covered the Swiss heat wave, the 2027 Geneva AI Summit, bilateral relations and good offices in the region.

📓 Policy Lunch with Dr. Einat Wilf and fellow ambassadors at the Residence.

🤝🏽 One of the regular meetings of the Ambassador at the Israeli MFA to discuss the bilateral agenda and follow-up to the July 22 political consultations. He reiterated the long-standing positions and expectations of Switzerland regarding settlement expansion, the proliferation of outposts and violence against Palestinians.

🌄 Visit to the Arbel NP and the בית יגאל אלון Yigal Allon Center بيت يجآل الون in Ginosaur with the special exhibition "Secrets of Huqoq" (especially the amazing mosaics from the 4th/5th century synagogue in ancient Huqoq).

Federal Department of Foreign Affairs

19/08/2026

Today, our Ambassador spoke on the morning panel at the Swiss Ambassadors' Conference in Bern on "World Disorder: Scope for Action for Switzerland amid the Contest of Spheres of Influence". He welcomed the fact that Swiss foreign policy is now facing reality as it is, and not as it would like it to be. He underlined that Switzerland has agency and strategic independence.

In the afternoon, Federal Councilor Ignazio Cassis and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul addressed the Swiss ambassadors.

Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
Germany in Israel / גרמניה בישראל

Pics: EDA/Pascal Lauener. Thanks!

17/08/2026

The Embassy of Switzerland in Tel Aviv is looking for a reliable and dedicated cleaner to join its team. Position: Cleaner. Location: Embassy of Switzerland, Tel Aviv Employment: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Please visit the link for further details and relevant information.

Local job vacancies and internships.

16/08/2026

The day before the start of the annual ambassadors conference, our Ambassador traditionally goes hiking. This time to the Walopsee in his home Canton of Bern. A tough, steep climb – all alone, no shortcuts, uncertain footing – but a clear goal in mind. Then the mountain pasture and beautiful lake open up. Not a bad metaphor for diplomacy either.

14/08/2026

The Ambassador, his wife and the embassy team welcomed this year's new young Swiss citizens to the Residence for our annual Jungbürgerfeier, a lovely tradition celebrating Swiss turning 18. It was wonderful to see so many bright faces, share some good conversation and offer a bit of advice along the way. Congratulations to Eylon, our Swiss quiz champion, who took home a jar of our very own Swiss Residence Honey! With over 25,000 members, our Swiss community here is one of the largest in the world.

13/08/2026

Did you know that Israel has a surprisingly active thunderstorm season? ⛈️ Research from Tel Aviv University | אוניברסיטת תל-אביב shows that winter thunderstorms are a regular part of Israel’s rainy season, especially when strong Mediterranean weather systems move in. So while Israel is famous for its sunshine, winter can be a very different story: dramatic clouds, heavy rain, thunder and lightning! ⚡🌧️almost like in Switzerland ⚡️And did you know, that Switzerland helps detect those storms before they are visible from Earth? To better anticipate extreme weather, scientists now monitor the atmosphere continuously from space. Europe’s MTG satellite, developed under the ESA - European Space Agency provides more frequent and detailed data than previous systems. At the core of this technology is a Swiss-developed (CSEM) mechanism that ensures exceptional stability of the satellite’s instruments. This precision allows scientists to detect subtle atmospheric changes that would otherwise remain invisible. The first data is already being used by meteorological services, helping improve early warning systems and allowing authorities more time to prepare for extreme weather events. 📸 a thunderstorm in the sky of Switzerland and a thunderstorm just over the dead sea.

12/08/2026

Six cheetah cubs have arrived at Zoo Basel
Four males and two females have joined the world, and we're delighted to share a picture and that all six cubs are healthy, thriving, and have already been given their names.🥰 Curious to know their names? Stay tuned... or, if you're lucky enough to be in The City of Basel , stop by the zoo and see them for yourself. You might just catch these playful little stars in action! Important detail: Cheetahs are classified as endangered on the
(IUCN) Red List

10/08/2026

Switzerland🇨🇭 is like a postcard – have you heard that saying before? We think it's absolutely true, and we're kicking things off with this one. Now it's your turn! Send us your postcard-worthy holiday photos from your trip to Switzerland in the comments. 😍Come on, we can't wait to see them! The holiday season is almost over!