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Colombia
Jewish/Israeli symbols should be kept to a minimum
In the past year, Colombia has demonstrated a pro-Israel stance, including recognizing Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights and restoring diplomatic relations. No antisemitic incidents or hostility toward Israelis have been reported recently. The Israeli government advises travelers to exercise caution due to general security concerns in Col...
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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 fro...
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ynet.co.il
4 days ago
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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
Aug 17, 2026

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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
Aug 13, 2026

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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
Aug 10, 2026

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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
Aug 08, 2026

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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
Jul 17, 2026
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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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