Switzerland Neutrality Policy: You may not believe this, but there is a country in the world whose army has not lost a single soldier in any war till date. Although countries around the world have faced devastating conflicts and countless military sacrifices, this country has not gone to war for more than two centuries. The name of this country is Switzerland.

What is the secret behind this?

Actually Switzerland follows the policy of permanent neutrality. This policy started after the Vienna Congress in 1815. After years of European turmoil during the Napoleonic Wars, the major powers agreed to recognize Switzerland as a neutral state. This meant that he would not participate in any international war in the future. This diplomatic decision became the basis of Switzerland’s foreign policy and has been strictly maintained ever since.

How neutrality protected Switzerland during World War I

When Europe was being devastated by the First and Second World Wars, Switzerland completely managed to stay away from direct conflict. Despite being surrounded by powerful countries on all sides, it protected itself through diplomacy and tight border security. Whereas the neighboring countries had to face destruction, occupation and millions of difficulties. But Switzerland remained firm and did not eat even a single soldier.

role of the swiss army

Despite not being involved in the war, Switzerland has a strong and well-trained army. Every able-bodied male citizen is required to undergo compulsory military training. Its objective is that the people of the country should always be ready for national defense when needed. In any environmental crisis, the army comes forward to help the citizens.

Center for Peace and Diplomacy

Because of its neutrality, Switzerland has become the global capital of peace diplomacy. It hosts the United Nations Office at Geneva and major international organizations such as the International Red Cross. This country always stands for peace talks in major global conflicts. After more than 200 years of adopting neutrality, Switzerland is the only country that has never lost any of its soldiers in war. The defense approach of this country is not based on aggression but on preparedness. The country’s terrain surrounded by mountains and strong goats provides it with natural security.

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Under the Gaza Peace Deal, terrorist organization Hamas has released 07 out of 20 hostages. The remaining 13 will also be done soon. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel Security Agency (ISA) said that seven hostages are being sent to Israel through the Red Cross. These hostages are now going from Gaza to Israel.

Military officials said that the remaining hostages would also be released soon. After the release of the first seven hostages, the release of the 13 remaining surviving hostages is now expected. After this, 28 other hostages will be returned, out of which 26 have died and the status of 2 is still unknown. Under the ceasefire agreement, Israel will also release approximately 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. In this regard, an official said that 1,966 prisoners will be sent from jails to Nasir Hospital in Gaza in buses.

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s spokesperson gave this information

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s spokesman said that the Palestinian prisoners will be released only when all the hostages reach Israel. He also said that all the bodies of the dead hostages would not be recovered on Monday.

What did the Israeli Foreign Ministry say?

The Israeli Foreign Ministry has confirmed the identities of the first seven hostages released by Hamas. “We have been waiting 738 days to say this. Welcome home,” the Ministry of External Affairs wrote on social media platform X.

Names of seven released hostages revealed

The names of the first seven hostages released are: Guy Gilboa Dalal, Eitan Mor, Matan Angrest, Alon Ohel, Gali and Ziv Berman, and Omri Miran. These hostages are now being taken from Gaza to Israel, where their initial medical examination will be done. This release is part of an important step in the ongoing ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Palestinian sides.

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