Sri Lanka

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

During his meeting with Chile's ambassador, Herzog addressed ongoing diplomatic efforts surrounding the Gaza conflict and referred to the Trump Board of Peace initiative.

President Isaac Herzog is pictured with the Ambassador of Georgia to Israel, Beka Dvali on August 3, 2026.
Prisoners board a bus to be transferred to another prison following clashes between two groups of inmates at Negombo Prison in the coastal town of Negombo, Sri Lanka, July 6, 2026.

At least 25 dead, 100 injured in clashes between prisoner groups at Sri Lanka jail, sources say

Israeli-made Kfir fighter jets.

Israeli-made 'Kfir' aircraft will fly until 2030, following new deal between Sri Lanka, IAI

Iran's Ambassador to Germany Majid Nili Ahmadabadi speaks from the embassy in Berlin, March 19, 2026.

Iranian embassies openly recruit for ‘sacrificing life’ campaign in the West


Sri Lankans urged to avoid mosques, churches amid fears of more attacks

Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith also appealed to priests not to conduct mass at churches until further notice.

A Sri Lankan navy soldier searches a truck at a check point in Colombo, three days after a string of suicide bomb attacks on churches and luxury hotels across the island on Easter Sunday, in Sri Lanka April 24, 2019

Sri Lankan security forces - Too distracted to stop terror?

Despite years of military support from Israel, Sri Lankan security forces dropped the ball, leading to one of the worst terror attacks since 9/11.

Sri Lankan military officials stand guard in front of the St. Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade church after an explosion in Colombo, Sri Lanka

We know more about Sri Lanka attacks, but still not enough

Eight of nine of the attackers have been identified. They appear to all be local Sri Lankans.

A Sri Lankan navy soldier searches a truck at a check point in Colombo, three days after a string of suicide bomb attacks on churches and luxury hotels across the island on Easter Sunday, in Sri Lanka April 24, 2019

Israel's Counter-Terrorism Bureau issues travel warning to Sri Lanka

The agency stressed that Israeli travelers still in Sri Lanka should leave the island at the soonest possible time, and also advised those planning trips to cancel.

A blood-spattered statue of Jesus Christ is pictured while crime scene officials inspect the site of a bomb blast, as the sun shines through the blown-out roof, inside St Sebastian's Church in Negombo, Sri Lanka April 21, 2019

Foreigners detained as Sri Lanka searches for clues to Easter Sunday bombings

Police said an Egyptian and several Pakistanis were among those detained overnight.

A shoe of a victim is seen in front of the St. Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade church after an explosion in Colombo, Sri Lanka April 21, 2019

Two Jewish siblings among victims of Sri Lanka attacks

The siblings were two of eight Brits killed in the attacks.

A shoe of a victim is seen in front of the St. Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade church after an explosion in Colombo, Sri Lanka April 21, 2019

Sri Lanka deaths hit 359, U.S. envoy confirms foreign groups responsible

The Islamic State militant group claimed responsibility for the coordinated bomb attacks on churches and hotels.

Men carry dead bodies towards ambulances near the St. Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade church after an explosion in Colombo, Sri Lanka April 21, 2019.

ISIS claims responsibility for Sri Lanka church attack

Muslim terrorists killed over 300 people and wounded over 500 in an attack on a church on Easter Sunday.

Sri Lankan military officials stand guard in front of the St. Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade church after an explosion in Colombo, Sri Lanka April 21, 2019

ISIS claims responsibility for Sri Lanka bombings that killed 321

Islamic State gave no evidence for its claim. The government has said at least seven suicide bombers were involved.

A blood-spattered statue of Jesus Christ is pictured while crime scene officials inspect the site of a bomb blast, as the sun shines through the blown-out roof, inside St Sebastian's Church in Negombo, Sri Lanka April 21, 2019

Sri Lanka detains Syrian in investigation of blasts; toll rises to 321

No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks.

Men carry dead bodies towards ambulances near the St. Anthony's Shrine, Kochchikade church after an explosion in Colombo, Sri Lanka April 21, 2019.