Sri Lanka

South Asia’s UN speeches reveal a changing strategic order- opinion

India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka reveal three distinct strategies for navigating a fractured world. And what does it mean for Israel.

Numerous UN General Assembly and Human Rights Council resolutions have focused disproportionately on Israel compared with other states facing armed conflict or serious human rights allegations.
Sri Lanka air force IAI Kfir fighter jets fly past a national flag during the National Victory Ceremony in Colombo June 3, 2009.

India, Sri Lanka, and Israel’s overlooked Indian Ocean opportunity  - opinion

A gathering of local Sri Lankans protesting a Chabad House in the town of Hiriketiya, on Friday, August 14, 2026

Buddhist monks, locals protest Chabad House in Sri Lanka amid threats, harassment

President Isaac Herzog is pictured with the Ambassador of Georgia to Israel, Beka Dvali on August 3, 2026.

Chile, Honduras return ambassadors to Israel for first time since October 7


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

Dozens of families are trapped in their homes by flood waters in the commercial capital of Colombo, which is one of the worst affected places.

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.

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

Ambassadors and representatives from across the Asia-Pacific region gathered Sunday at Kibbutz Be’eri for a memorial honoring foreign workers who were killed in the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023.

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

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