Sri Lanka

The ancient structure in the country we all travel To – and no one knows

In the city of Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka stands an engineering monument built more than 1,700 years ago and considered the third largest human-made structure on Earth.

The Jetavanaramaya stupa in the ancient city of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
People sit next to furnitures salvaged from a flooded house along the banks of Kelani River, following Cyclone Ditwah in Peliyagoda, Sri Lanka, December 1, 2025.

Sri Lanka's cyclone death toll climbs to 355, with 366 missing

People ride on a boat belonging to Sri Lanka's army at a flooded area following Cyclone Ditwah in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, November 30, 2025.

Death toll hits 212 as Sri Lanka struggles with Cyclone Ditwah impact

Participants at a gathering of Asia-Pacific envoys at Kibbutz Be'eri to honor foreign workers slain in October 7 attacks, Oct. 26, 2025

Asia-Pacific envoys honor foreign workers killed in Oct 7 attacks


Arkia Airlines resumes direct flights to Sri Lanka for the autumn holidays

The price for a one-way ticket starts at $499, excluding trolley or suitcase.

 Arkia Airlines resumes direct flights to Sri Lanka for the autumn holidays.

Eliminating Hamas: Insights from Sri Lanka's defeat of the Tamil Tigers

Security expert Moshe Elad argues that the case of Sri Lanka proves that terror groups can, in fact, be completely defeated through military means.

 Sri Lankan army soldiers march during a War Victory Parade in Colombo May 18, 2013. Sri Lanka on Saturday held a military parade and memorial for fallen soldiers to mark the fourth anniversary of the defeat of the Tamil Tigers, which ended a quarter-century civil war in the Indian Ocean nation.

Riding the wave: OneFamily brings Israelis on a healing journey in Sri Lanka

In February, OneFamily took a group of bereaved brothers and sisters on a therapeutic trip to Sri Lanka. Their experiences intersect as they embark on a journey with the sea and with themselves.

 Israelis are seen surfing in Sri Lanka at a OneFamily healing retreat.

Sri Lanka – a tropical paradise waiting for you

Looking for a tropical destination with stunning beaches, wild nature, rich culture, and exquisite cuisine? Sri Lanka is the perfect place for you!

 Sri Lanka – A Tropical Paradise Waiting for You

Israelis more deterred by flight cancellations than by travel warnings

Recent events and travel warnings are affecting Israelis, but mainly in the short term.

 Passengers at the Ben Gurion International airport near Tel Aviv on October 31, 2024.

Sri Lanka’s last Holocaust survivor finds peace in coastal town

Holocaust survivor Dr. Hans Vischjager, now 83, lives peacefully in Sri Lanka, embracing his Jewish heritage and past while sharing a unique, multicultural journey.

 Surfboard and palm tree on the beach, surfing area. Travel adventure and water sport, Sri Lanka

Intruder breaks into Seoul Israeli Embassy, causes property damage - report

There were no subsequent reports of anyone wounded from the incident. However, the report noted, at the time, that the intruder had not been found.

 WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 4, 2019: EMBASSY OF ISRAEL - sign at building entrance (illustrative)

Sri Lankan police arrest two suspects for allegedly planning attack on Israeli tourism spot

The area is frequented by Israeli tourists, who are believed to be the target of the attack.

 Weligama Beach, Sri Lanka

Israelis in Sri Lanka called to evacuate immediately following terror threat at tourist beaches

The US embassy in Sri Lanka also released a security alert stating it had received "credible information warning of an attack targeting popular tourist locations in the Arugam Bay area".

 Weligama Beach, Sri Lanka

Is Sri Lanka the new luxury hospitality getaway for Israelis?

Exploring the wonders of Sri Lanka was a marvel, with famed tea plantations, temple houses, and beaches.

 ANANTARA KALUTARA, a resort on the picturesque southwest coast, where the Kalu Ganga River meets the Indian Ocean.