Israeli Passenger Plane Landing at Russian Airport Attacked by Protesters

Pro-Palestinian Protesters Invade Runway
Injuries Reported and Airport Closed

A passenger plane that took off from Israel and landed at a Russian airport was attacked by protesters.

Pro-Palestinian protesters stormed an airport in Dagestan, Russia.
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According to major foreign media reports on the 29th (local time), when a passenger plane from Israel was known to have landed at Makhachkala Airport in Dagestan, southwestern Russia, pro-Palestinian protesters broke into the airport terminal entrance, saying they would "hunt down Israelis."

Some of them ran onto the runway, while others broke barricades and checked the occupants of vehicles leaving the airport, causing a disturbance.

It was reported that many of the protesters shouted "Allahu Akbar" (God is great).

In response, the Russian Federal Aviation Agency controlled unauthorized access to the airfield and announced the suspension and closure of airport flight operations until the 6th of next month.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of the North Caucasus Federal District of Russia also stated that it would review closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage to identify those who stormed the airport and that those involved would be punished.

The government of the Republic of Dagestan, which supports the Gaza Strip, said, "Federal authorities and international organizations are working to secure a ceasefire for the residents of Gaza," and urged residents not to succumb to provocations by destructive groups or cause panic in society. They also requested citizens not to participate in such protests.

Upon hearing this news, the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement expressing concern, saying, "We take this attempt to harm Israeli citizens and Jews seriously." It also said, "The Israeli ambassador in Moscow is cooperating with Russian authorities" and urged the Russian side to protect the safety of Israeli citizens.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement that day, "We expect Russian law enforcement authorities to ensure the safety of all Israeli citizens and Jews and to act firmly against the violent agitation of the mobs."

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