By: Isuru Parakrama
October 03, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Israel, Nimal Bandara, has confirmed that no Sri Lankan workers in Israel have been affected by the recent missile attack launched by Iran.
On Tuesday, approximately 200 missiles were fired towards Israel, but no reports have indicated injuries or harm to the 12,000 Sri Lankans currently employed there.
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) Additional General Manager, G. S. Yapa, clarified that the situation is being closely monitored.
Despite the escalating tensions, no immediate decisions have been made to halt the deployment of Sri Lankan workers to Israel.
Yapa emphasised that any future changes regarding worker deployments will be made in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Ambassador Bandara reassured that Israel’s defence systems successfully intercepted the incoming missiles before they could inflict damage on the ground.
He also affirmed that the Sri Lankan Embassy remains prepared to assist any nationals if necessary.
Although Israel’s main airport was briefly closed in response to the attacks, normal operations have now resumed, and flights are once again taking off and landing, minimising disruption for travellers.
The Sri Lankan authorities continue to assess the situation in Israel, ensuring the safety of their citizens while maintaining essential labour migration pathways.
