Sri Lanka
Israeli-made 'Kfir' aircraft will fly until 2030, following new deal between Sri Lanka, IAI
Sri Lanka is upgrading the five Kfir jets that it has under a $50 million deal with IAI. The planes received an advanced cockpit, a new mission computer, and additional avionics improvements.
Iranian embassies openly recruit for ‘sacrificing life’ campaign in the West
Hind Rajab Foundation targets IDF vet in Sri Lanka in first US-citizen case
How a US submarine torpedoed an Iranian frigate for first time since WWII during Iran strikes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sri Lanka rescinds monkey sale to China amid fears they will be eaten
“I am very happy to hear this,” Sanjeeva Jayawardena, the President's Counsel, is cited as having said. “These monkeys will end up in Chinese restaurants.”
Six new ambassadors present credentials to President Herzog
Herzog suggested that a positive step in this direction would be to have the president of Sri Lanka come to Israel with a delegation, and the ambassador said that he would be happy to recommend it
Israel is 75, but how are other countries celebrating independence?
In Sri Lanka, an island nation southeast of India in the Indian Ocean, they also celebrated 75 years this year in February.
2022 deadliest year for Rohingya at sea in years as 180 presumed drowned
Nearly 1 million Rohingya from Myanmar are living in crowded facilities in Muslim-majority Bangladesh.
