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.

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.

COLOMBO: Sri Lankan Foreign and Public Security Minister Vijitha Herath revealed on Thursday that three suspects have been arrested in connection with the security threats to Israeli nationals in the Arugam Bay area of the island nation's Eastern Province.

Sri Lanka beefed up security in tourism hot spots after the US and Israel warned citizens to leave popular beach resort areas because of possible attacks on visitors.

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.

Two suspects were apprehended in Sri Lanka for allegedly plotting a terror attack against Israeli nationals. This action follows intelligence from India. Heightened security measures were implemented in Arugam Bay,

Sri Lanka has arrested 3 persons after warnings were issued by foreign missions of a possible attack on tourists in the Arugam Bay area.

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 agency said the warning pertained to the area of Arugam Bay and beaches in the south and west of Sri Lanka,

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.