Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- No special security has been given to Israeli nationals currently in Sri Lanka as tourists, according to Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.

Speaking at the weekly Cabinet press briefing held today (05), Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said security is being provided to Israelis in the Arugam Bay area solely because they are tourists, and that police and tri-forces personnel have been deployed for this purpose.

The Cabinet Spokesman emphasized that if there are places where Israeli nationals congregate, the government will provide standard security, as they are considered common tourists, and that this is not any form of special security.

He also added, "If they gather anywhere, the government has the ...