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.

Israel has also asked its nationals to leave the south and west coast areas of Sri Lanka and also to avoid revealing their identities wherever.sri lanka. argum bay. argum bay tourism. us warnings. israel warning.

Israel's national security council called on Israelis on Wednesday to immediately leave some tourist areas in southern Sri Lanka over the threat of a possible terrorist 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 the serious risk posed by this threat, the Embassy imposed a travel restriction on Embassy ...

The US embassy in Sri Lanka has issued a warning of a potential attack on the popular surfing spot Arugam Bay, prompting enhanced security for tourists. This follows social media calls to boycott Israeli-owned businesses and protests against Israel.