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On September 19, Colombia formalized its withdrawal from South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice; that day, the president also visited a synagogue in Barranquilla. No credible reports of targeted antisemitic violence or anti-Israel protests affecting Jewish or Israeli travelers in Colombia were found from the past 30 days. These developments point to closer official ties, but travelers should stay alert and avoid demonstrations related to Israel....
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Relations with Israel have been restored and strengthened, including reciprocal tourist visa exemption. Colombia also formalized its withdrawal from South Africa’s ICJ case against Israel, and the president visited a synagogue in Barranquilla....
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Colombia withdrew its support for South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, a diplomatic move favorable to Israel.
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ynet.co.il
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Colombia has renewed its visa exemption for Israelis, marking an improvement in relations following the new president's entry into office. This move follows renewed diplomatic ties, the embassy's relocation to Jerusalem, and Colombia's withdrawal from South Africa's lawsuit against Israel....
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ynet.co.il
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An Israeli delegation from the 'Alliance of Brothers' is assisting in search and rescue operations in Colombia following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake, providing humanitarian aid.
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jpost.com
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Cali's Jewish community is rebuilding its synagogue after an earthquake, with no reported deaths, while the new Colombian government shows a pro-Israel stance by restoring diplomatic relations.
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timesofisrael.com
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Colombia becomes the second country to recognize Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights, following the US, marking a significant diplomatic achievement.
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timesofisrael.com
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Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, vows to restore diplomatic relations with Israel, signaling a positive shift for Jewish safety.
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timesofisrael.com
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Political shifts in Colombia and Slovenia offer positive news for Israel as they relocate their embassies to Jerusalem.
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jta.org
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Nic
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Being openly Jewish was not safe, I lived in Cali and there was a very strong pro Palestinian sentiment there. I had a violent incident and constant hostilities for wearing Jewish and Israeli symbols
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Nic
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I lived in Cali until May this year. The worst incident was when I wore a shirt with the Israeli flag and I had two people yell out god bless hamas at me. A couple of nights later after a tense run with one of them near a supermarket in I was attacked with a bottle with the person yelling
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