Simon Geissbühler
Simon Geissbühler is a Swiss diplomat who currently serves as the Swiss Ambassador to Israel. He is known for his extensive experience in diplomatic relations, particularly regarding Switzerland's role as a protecting power for U.S. interests in Iran. Geissbühler has highlighted the significance of Switzerland's mandate in facilitating communication and de-escalation between the U.S. and Iran during periods of heightened tension, describing it as a 'crown jewel' among protecting power mandates.
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Simon Geissbühler referred to the protection mandate as the 'crown jewel' among such mandates.
Gute Dienste der Schweiz in Iran: warum sie wichtig sind
Switzerland· 2026-03-04
Simon Geissbühler is a Swiss diplomat and ambassador to Israel since 2024.
was Outlaws, Rebellen und Renegaten auszeichnetSwitzerland· 2026-02-13
Simon Geissbühler referred to Switzerland's special role in Iran as the 'crown jewel' among protective mandates.
Schweiz nutzt Schutzmandat als Ausrede zum SchweigenSwitzerland· 2026-01-16Simon Geissbühler stated that for the first time in years, there is talk of peace in the region.
Bundesrat unterstützt Trumps «Gaza Peace Plan» und nimmt dreizehn Kinder aufSwitzerland· 2025-11-26
Simon Geissbühler emphasized the importance of a UN mandate for an international stabilization force in Gaza.
Uno-Sicherheitsrat stimmt für Schutztruppe in GazaSwitzerland· 2025-11-18
Simon Geissbühler is the Swiss ambassador to Israel who explains Switzerland's contributions to the American peace plan for Gaza.
So sieht die Unterstützung für Trumps Gaza-Plan ausSwitzerland· 2025-11-07
Simon Geissbühler is the ambassador whose bunker was near the site of an Iranian missile strike.
Die Schweiz muss ihre Botschaft in Iran rasch wieder öffnenSwitzerland· 2025-06-25
Simon Geissbühler is the current Swiss ambassador to Israel and has spoken about the importance of Switzerland's protecting power mandate.
"In Kriegszeiten wichtiger denn je."Switzerland· 2025-06-23
