Sri Lanka

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

Sri Lanka may not top Israel’s Asia agenda but its location, its ties with India, and its emerging role in the Indian Ocean make it a strategic opportunity hiding in plain sight.

Sri Lanka air force IAI Kfir fighter jets fly past a national flag during the National Victory Ceremony in Colombo June 3, 2009.
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

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


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.

Iran's Raisi to Israel: 'Attack could lead to end of Zionist regime'

A few days after the attack attributed to Israel in Isfahan, the Iranian president sent a threat towards the Jewish state if they carry out an attack against the IRGC.

 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visits the military equipment of IRGC Navy in Bandar Abbas, Iran, February 2, 2024.

The Tea Brand that Conquered Asia is Coming to Israel with Yapaura

Yapaura launches Dilmah's iced tea lineup in Israel, offering black and green varieties with flavors like peach, lemon-Louisa, and ginger-lemon and honey.


We found the perfect substitute for the Maldives, with a direct flight

Sri Lanka's tropical paradise offers idyllic beaches, extreme activities, lush landscapes, and ancient temples, easily reached by new direct flights.

 Tea Trail Resort

Smuggler kidnaps, imprisons Sri Lankan woman in apartment outside Jerusalem

The mother had called the police the day prior and explained that her daughter had been kidnapped by a man whom she knew.

 Israeli police guard while Palestinians perform Friday prayers in the East Jerusalem  Neighborhood of Ras Al Amud, January 19, 2024.

Sri Lankan workers plug gap in Israeli labor force

Sir Lankan Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara has been working tirelessly with the Israeli and Sri Lankan governments to find a solution to this problem.

An Israeli volunteer walks with a weapon as he helps farmers from Kibbutz Beeri, Israel, to pick avocados from their land as part of an initiative to help farmers from Kibbutzes in Israel near the border with Gaza to pick the crops after the October 7 deadly attack by Hamas gunmen from Gaza.

Israel-Hamas war: Sri Lankans have helped support Israel since Oct. 7 - comment

While the attacks of October 7 have left death and destruction in their wake, one thing that they failed to damage was the relationship between Israel and Sri Lanka.

 SRI LANKAN volunteers help out on a farm in Israel.

Thousands of Sri Lankan workers set to depart for Israel despite war

The Sri Lankan workers will join some 9,000 compatriots already in Israel, working in farming and care for the elderly.

An Israeli volunteer walks with a weapon as he helps farmers from Kibbutz Beeri, Israel, to pick avocados from their land as part of an initiative to help farmers from Kibbutzes in Israel near the border with Gaza to pick the crops after the October 7 deadly attack by Hamas gunmen from Gaza.

Celebrating Israel-Sri Lanka ties with a direct flight - comment

My recent taste of Sri Lanka has not only stirred up some happy childhood memories but also reignited my desire to visit this magnificent country.

 DINNER AT the Sri Lankan ambassador’s residence: ‘It is important not only to cook the food but also to place it correctly on the table,’ says His Excellency Nimal Bandara.

Arkia to offer direct flights to Sri Lanka from Tel Aviv in October

Sri Lanka, known for its scenic beaches and rich cultural heritage, has attracted many Israeli visitors over the years.