A video showing Israeli tourists pushing their boat guide into the sea during a trip in Sri Lanka has drawn reactions online after the tourists were seen laughing during the incident. The video showed the guide drinking water while standing at the edge of the boat when one of the tourists pushed him into the sea. The tourists were then seen laughing. The footage drew criticism on social media. The tourists later defended their actions, describing the incident as a joke and responding to the hate they received online. Israeli journalist Daniel Amram also shared the tourists' version of events. According to his post, the tourists said they were due to enlist in the military the following month. The mention of their upcoming military enlistment led to further reactions online, adding to the discussion around the incident. The video and the tourists' response have brought attention to the way the guide was treated during the trip.