“…More than CHF24 million ($30.8 million) worth of dual-use or specific military goods were exported to Israel following the attacks of October 7, 2023, according to export permits covering the period up to March 2025 consulted by RTS. The increase in activity was particularly stark since the first quarter of 2024, with nearly CHF6 million worth of dual-use goods exported to Israel, compared with CHF238,000 in the last three months of 2023. This trend had already been reported in August 2024.
This high level of exports of “sensitive” goods to Israel complies with the regulatory framework, said the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), which issues the export permits. However, this interpretation of the law is contested (see infobox). The broader context also raises questions. In November 2024, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for leading figures in the Israeli government, while a few months earlier, in April 2024, a resolution of the UN Human Rights Council called for an arms embargo on Israel and greater vigilance regarding dual-use goods.
Components supplied to arms companies
Among the Swiss goods exported between 2024 and 2025 are components destined for the arms company Elbit, the Israeli defence ministry (via a branch in Germany), and a company known for producing white phosphorus for military use. Around 20 companies are involved, including six in French-speaking Switzerland…”