Sri Lanka

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

Rabbi Yossi Gabai told The Post that the center, which opened two weeks ago, has been targeted by individuals protesting its presence. 

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

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.

|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
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

"The military has been requested to provide support to the police, but at the moment they are on standby," Sri Lankan Army Spokesman Brigadier Waruna Gamage told Reuters.

|ByREUTERS
Israeli-made Kfir fighter jets.

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.

|ByUDI ETZION

Sri Lankan maid tortured by Saudi employers

Couple hammered nails into worker's face, body.

AUGUST 26, 2010ByASSOCIATED PRESS
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Tourism industry prepares for busy Tishrei

Israir airlines predicts that 260,000 people will be vacationing in Eilat.

AUGUST 19, 2010ByRON FRIEDMAN
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Ayurveda, anyone? A healing trip to Sri Lanka

A taste of India but without the hassles.

MAY 1, 2010ByJACKIE BEECHAM, SPECIAL TO THE 'POST'
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UK reviewing arms exports to Israel following Cast Lead

Comes after Britain acknowledges its equipment was “almost certainly” used in Gaza.

APRIL 4, 2010ByJONNY PAUL
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