Sri Lanka, June 23 -- An increasing number of Sri Lankan expatriates in Israel are choosing to return home as some of them have lost their livelihood due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, according to Sri Lanka's Ambassador in Tel Aviv Nimal Bandara.

"The livelihoods of several Sri Lankans have been disrupted as a result of the ongoing conflict," Bandara said in a statement posted on Facebook.

He reported that three Sri Lankans are scheduled to travel to Sri Lanka today via Eilat (Israel), the Taba border crossing, and Cairo Airport. Their travel is being facilitated by the Sri Lankan Embassy in Egypt. Meanwhile, 12 more Sri Lankans visited the embassy yesterday seeking assistance to return home. They are expected to depart...