The last remaining Israelis in a scenic Sri Lankan surfing hotspot said they felt safe and would stay put despite a warning from Jerusalem to leave immediately due to the threat of a possible terror attack.

Israel’s National Security Council on Wednesday asked Israelis to leave tourist areas in the southern Indian Ocean island nation, saying it had information about a terrorist threat focused on tourist areas and beaches.

The agency did not specify the nature of the threat, but said the warning covered the area of ​​Arugam Bay – a popular spot for Israelis – and beaches in the south and west of the country.

The US embassy in Sri Lanka and the German foreign ministry also followed with similar warnings, prompting Colombo to step up its security and go on high alert.

Sri Lankan police arrested three suspects for questioning in connection with an unspecified threat.

“We are working to ensure that all tourists are protected and their safety ensured at all times,” said police spokesman Nihal Thalduwa.