Sri Lanka Boosts Security After Terror Threats Target Israeli Tourists

Authorities arrest three suspects and issue travel warnings following credible intelligence of planned attacks on popular tourist areas.

Sri Lankan police, acting on Indian intelligence, arrested three locals suspected of plotting attacks against Israeli tourists in Arugam Bay.
Israel and the US have issued travel warnings, urging their citizens to avoid Arugam Bay due to credible threats targeting tourist locations.
Security has been heightened across Sri Lanka's coastal areas, with increased police and military presence to ensure tourist safety.
The warnings follow social media calls for boycotts of Israeli businesses amid ongoing protests against Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon.
Sri Lanka's tourism industry, crucial for economic recovery, faces challenges as it deals with potential threats and past attack memories.