Israel’s national security council has issued an urgent warning to its citizens to leave specific tourist destinations in southern Sri Lanka due to a credible terrorist threat. The alert, citing new intelligence, focuses on Arugam Bay and beaches in the south and west of the island. While specifics of the threat remain undisclosed, authorities are urging Israelis to exercise caution and avoid large gatherings. Meanwhile, the U.S. embassy in Sri Lanka has echoed the warning, advising American citizens to steer clear of Arugam Bay. Sri Lankan police have heightened security in the affected areas.
