All Sri Lankans residing and working in Israel have been advised to be vigilant and to avoid large gatherings and unnecessary travelling considering the growing tensions due to the riots and clashes between Israel and Palestine in the Gaza Strip, Sri Lankan Embassy in Tel Aviv announced. 

The Sri Lankans also advised to keep their travel documents easily accessible to. 

The embassy also introduced hotline numbers in order to respond to the needs of the Lankan community in the event of an extreme emergency. As such, they can contact K. P. Chandrathilake, Attaché on 058 6875764 or Indika Senaratne, Labour and Welfare on 055 9284399.