Both Israel and the US have issued urgent warnings for citizens to leave Sri Lanka’s popular tourist destinations, particularly Arugam Bay, due to credible terrorism threats. Heightened security measures have been implemented as two arrests have been made so far,

Security has been strengthened in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka, after warnings of a potential attack on foreign tourists, particularly targeting Israelis. The U.S. and Israeli governments have advised their citizens to avoid the area.

Both the United States and Israel issued security alerts Wednesday warning of a potential attack on tourist locations in a coastal area of Sri Lanka.