​​Chaos Erupts at Russian Airport as Protesters Target Israeli Flight
  • 6 months ago
Flights at Makhachkala airport in Russia's Dagestan region were suspended after protesters stormed the facility to protest against the arrival of a flight from Israel. Over 150 participants were identified, with 60 arrests made, and nine police officers were injured. Israeli passengers were isolated and plans were made to fly them directly to Moscow. The incident occurred amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza, and Israel has called on Russian authorities to protect Israeli citizens and Jews. The regional government in Dagestan called for calm, and the Supreme Mufti of Dagestan urged residents to stop the unrest. The White House National Security Council spokesperson condemned the incident and expressed support for the Jewish community.
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