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Jewish/Israeli symbols should be kept to a minimum
As of September 13, 2026, there have been no reported antisemitic incidents, hostility toward Israelis or Jews, or violence specifically targeting Jews in Botswana. The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Botswana, advising travelers to exercise increased caution due to prevalent petty crime and crimes of opportunity. Botswana maintains a neutral diplomatic stance toward Israel, with no significant tensions. The Jewish community in Botswana is small, primarily composed of Israeli expatriates, and is regarded as the youngest and fastest-growing organized Jewish community in Sub-Saharan Africa. This advisory is based on general crime concerns and does not specifically address antisemitic activity; absent documented improvement beyond the continued absence of incidents, the severity level is retained at 'caution'....
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I was in Botswana over the last few weeks, wearing my Magen David. Zero problems, and even had border control authority greet me with “Shalom” and wish me and my people well.
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