Israeli Tourists Push Sri Lankan Worker Into The Sea, Then Call It A Joke

A video shows a group of Israeli tourists laughing as one of them pushes a Sri Lankan worker off a boat into the sea while he is drinking water.

When questioned over the incident, the tourists reportedly said it was only a joke, that they did not mean to hurt the worker and that he was fine.

They also said they were due to enlist in the military next month, adding: "We're good kids. We don't deserve this hate."

Some said this behaviour was hardly surprising from Israeli tourists.

While others wondered how they would behave once they actually joined the military.

Others called for Israeli tourists to be banned or for authorities to take action.

This is not the first controversy involving Israeli visitors.

In October, Thai authorities revoked an Israeli woman's visa following complaints of threatening and abusive behaviour towards hotel staff and visitors on Koh Phangan. Deportation proceedings followed.