The Sri Lanka government is tightening security near one of the island’s more popular surf spots after police received information about a possible threat to Israeli travelers, according to reports. Police spokesperson Nihal Thalduwa said special security measures had been put in place at

The arrests, all of Sri Lankans, came a day after the U.S. and Israel issued warnings to its citizens to avoid a popular tourist 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.

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.

Sri Lanka increased security around a Jewish community center in Arugam Bay after the U.S. and Israel warned of potential threats to popular tourist locations.

Sri Lankan police arrested three people over a threat to Israeli travellers after heightening security at popular tourist attractions. Three suspects have been taken into custody and are now being interrogated,

The men were arrested in connection with an alleged plot to target a Jewish community centre. Read more at straitstimes.com.