US EditionUS warns of attack threat in Sri Lanka surf haven popular with Israeli tourists
- The U.S. Embassy in Colombo issued a security alert on October 23, 2024, warning of a potential attack in Arugam Bay, a popular tourist destination.
- U.S. citizens are cautioned to avoid Arugam Bay until further notice due to the credible threat.
- Israel's National Security Council advised its citizens to leave Arugam Bay and the southern and western coastal areas of Sri Lanka immediately.
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US, Israel warn of potential attacks on Sri Lankan tourist spots
United States and Israeli authorities warned their citizens on Wednesday against traveling to certain popular tourist spots in Sri Lanka, after receiving “credible” threats of an impending attack. The U.S. Embassy in Colombo issued a notice that it received “credible information warning of an attack” on tourist locations in the Arugam Bay area. “Due to…
Israel's National Security Council on Wednesday asked Israelis to immediately leave some tourist areas in southern Sri Lanka due to the threat of a possible terrorist attack, Reuters reports.
Sri Lanka terror ‘threat’: US, Israel issue security alert for nationals visiting the island country
Israel's national security council has advised Israelis to leave certain tourist areas in southern Sri Lanka, including Arugam Bay, due to a potential terrorist threat. The U.S. embassy also issued warnings, urging citizens to avoid the area while police enhance security measures.
Tourists warned to avoid popular surfing spot in Sri Lanka after terrorism threat - Business Fast
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Police in Sri Lanka have raised security around a popular surfing spot after receiving information about a possible threat to Israeli travelers, a spokesperson said on Wednesday. The warning comes as Israel’s national security council called on Israelis to immediately leave some tourist are…
As Sri Lanka expresses solidarity with Palestine, Israeli tourists dominate island’s scenic Arugam Bay
While Sri Lanka continues to voice concern over Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza, consistently calling for ceasefire and reiterating its “long-standing and unwavering support” for the Palestinian cause, a popular tourist spot on the island’s east coast is welcoming thousands of Israeli visitors.
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