News: Makhachkala airport stormed by individuals hostile to Israel
The airport of Makhachkala, capital of the Republic of Dagestan, was the scene of a chaotic scene on Sunday, October 29. Dozens of people, apparently motivated by hostility towards Israel, invaded the airport, causing unrest and tension. The Russian authorities reacted quickly by arresting nearly sixty people and mobilizing security forces to restore order.
Footage of the incidents shared on social media shows a noisy crowd made up mainly of young men waving Palestinian flags and shouting religious slogans. The scene has been called an “anti-Semitic demonstration” by some, while others see it as an attempt to sow discord between the Muslim and Jewish communities in Russia.
Passengers on the flight from Tel Aviv were taken to safety and the airport remained closed following these events. A criminal investigation has been opened by the Russian authorities to identify those responsible and determine the reasons for these unrest.
The governor of Dagestan, Sergei Melikov, accused Ukraine of being behind these incidents, without providing concrete evidence. According to him, the organizers of this action are on Ukrainian territory, taking advantage of the context of conflict between Ukraine and Russia to sow trouble in the region.
This situation also concerns Israel, which called on Russia to protect its nationals and the Jewish community present there. The Israeli ambassador in Moscow is in contact with Russian authorities to ensure the safety of Israeli citizens.
These incidents occur in a context where anti-Semitism is on the rise across the world, sparking a firm response from the United States, which strongly condemns these acts and supports the Jewish community in its fight against anti-Semitism.
It is essential that the Russian authorities take strong measures to guarantee the safety of all citizens and curb any form of violence or discrimination. Preserving peace and mutual respect between different communities is of paramount importance in our contemporary world. We must all work together to preserve tolerance and peaceful coexistence.