🇨🇠Switzerland: Dozens of Swiss Will March Towards Gaza in June
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“Switzerland: Dozens of Swiss Will March Towards Gaza in June”
A few weeks ago, a call to march towards Gaza went viral. Initiated by several personalities on social media, it quickly became a global movement. Now structured, the campaign named “March to Gaza” will bring together hundreds of people from more than 30 countries. They are expected in Egypt in early June to peacefully walk towards the Rafah crossing, the only exit from the Gaza Strip not controlled by Israel.
Among them are dozens of Swiss citizens. According to the organizers, nearly 200 participants from Switzerland have already registered to take part in the march. “There are students, doctors, teachers, and ordinary citizens. It’s a historic initiative to denounce the genocide underway in Gaza and to demand the opening of a permanent humanitarian corridor,” explains one of the Swiss coordinators.
A Peaceful and Legal Initiative
Contrary to what some rumors might suggest, the march is not illegal, nor is it organized with the intent to break through borders. The movement describes itself as peaceful, apolitical, and independent. “We are not affiliated with any political party, religious group, or state. We are citizens acting in response to the catastrophic humanitarian situation,” the group states.
The idea is not to force entry into Gaza but to gather peacefully at the Rafah border and demand access for humanitarian aid convoys. The organizers are working in collaboration with humanitarian organizations and legal experts to ensure the entire operation complies with international and Egyptian laws.
Chartered Flights From Europe
The movement, now structured with legal, logistical, medical, and media teams, is organizing chartered flights from several European cities, including Geneva and Paris, to Cairo. Once there, participants will travel by bus to the region of Rafah, before marching several kilometers on foot towards the border.
For the Swiss delegation, preparatory meetings and training sessions are already being held. “We are ensuring that each participant understands the stakes, the risks, and the strict peaceful guidelines,” say the coordinators. “This is not a tourist trip, nor a provocation—it is a collective act of conscience.”