In Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka, the last remaining Israeli tourists have decided to stay despite warnings from Israeli authorities about a possible terrorist threat. Israel’s National Security Council issued an alert on Wednesday, urging Israelis to leave the tourist areas in the south of the island, especially around Arugam Bay and beaches on the southern and western coasts, due to potential danger. The warning didn’t provide specific details about the threat, but local police responded by arresting three suspects for questioning.
The U.S. embassy and the German foreign ministry also issued similar warnings, prompting Sri Lankan authorities