In response to the deadly October 7 attacks by Hamas that killed nearly 1,200 in Israel, the Swiss Federal Council has proposed a law to ban the radical Islamic group and its affiliates. The measure, backed by a majority in the Senate, aims to enhance preventive legal measures against terrorism and improve financial oversight related to Hamas operations within Switzerland. However, concerns have arisen about potential pressure to ban other groups, such as Hezbollah, which could complicate Switzerland’s role as a mediator in international conflicts.