Key takeaways:
- Hundreds of people stormed the main airport in Russia’s Dagestan region, chanting antisemitic slogans and seeking passengers arriving on a flight from Tel Aviv.
- The Dagestan Ministry of Health reported that more than 20 people were injured, with two in critical condition.
- The Anti-Defamation League reported an increase in antisemitic incidents in the weeks following the Israel-Hamas war, and has called on Russian authorities to take “swift and decisive action” to address the issue.
MOSCOW (AP) – On Sunday, hundreds of people stormed the main airport in Russia’s Dagestan region and onto the landing field, chanting antisemitic slogans and seeking passengers arriving on a flight from Tel Aviv, Israel. According to Russian news agencies and social media, the airliner belonged to Russian carrier Red Wings.
The Dagestan Ministry of Health reported that more than 20 people were injured, with two in critical condition. In response, authorities closed the airport in Makhachkala, the capital of the predominantly Muslim region, and police converged on the facility.
The incident comes after the Anti-Defamation League reported an increase in antisemitic incidents in the weeks following the Israel-Hamas war. The ADL noted that “antisemitism has been a persistent problem in Russia, and the recent conflict has only exacerbated the situation.”
The ADL also noted that “antisemitic incidents in Russia have been on the rise since the beginning of the year, and the recent conflict in the Middle East has only exacerbated the situation.” The ADL has called on Russian authorities to take “swift and decisive action” to address the issue.
The incident at the Makhachkala airport is a stark reminder of the need for swift and decisive action to address the growing problem of antisemitism in Russia. It is essential that authorities take steps to ensure the safety of all passengers and staff at airports and other public places.
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