Sri Lanka, April 18 -- Sri Lankan nationals in Israel are urged to remain vigilant and prioritize their safety during the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations in Israel, according to a statement issued by the Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel.

According to the statement, the Israeli Defense Forces successfully intercepted a number of missile attacks targeting Israel by the Houthi terrorist organization in Yemen this morning (April 18).

"Two Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations have been organized at Tel Aviv Lunar Park on Saturday (April 19), and at Jerusalem Ganscher Stadium on Saturday (April 26). Since both of these locations are open areas, we kindly ask you to take shelter in a safe house or shelter near your location in ...