Sri Lanka, June 16 -- The Government of Sri Lanka has announced the temporary suspension of the deployment of Sri Lankan nationals for employment in Israel, in light of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.

The announcement was made today (16) by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra.

Speaking at a press briefing held in Colombo, the Deputy Minister stated that the decision was made as a precautionary measure in light of the prevailing Iran-Israel conflict.

"Travel to Israel for foreign employment has been temporarily suspended. Depending on how the situation evolves, we will be in a position to make a decision in the coming days," Hemachandra said.

He further urged Sri Lankan citizens...