Israel National News reports: “The US embassy in Sri Lanka published a warning to American citizens today (Wednesday) about a credible terrorist threat against tourist sites in the Arugam Bay area.

‘The Embassy received credible information warning of an attack targeting popular tourist locations in the Arugam Bay area. Due to the serious risk posed by this threat, the Embassy imposed a travel restriction on Embassy personnel for Arugam Bay effective immediately and until further notice,’ the embassy’s statement reads.

‘U.S. citizens are strongly urged to avoid the Arugam Bay area until further notice,’ it stated.

Sri Lankan police are providing increased security for tourists in light of the threat…”