Chaos Erupts at Russian Airport as Protesters Target Israeli Flight
Posted on AllSides October 30th, 2023
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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...