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News of Israeli plane landing
Hundreds of people entered the runway and rioted
‘Anti-Lee’ protests around the world as ground war begins
In Russia, pro-Palestinian protesters stormed the airport, surrounded a passenger plane from Israel, and rioted, saying, “We are hunting down Israelis.” As the Israeli military enters the ground war in the Gaza Strip, anti-Israel protests are intensifying.
According to the Associated Press, on the afternoon of the 29th (local time), when news was heard that an Israeli passenger plane had landed at Makhachkala Airport in the Republic of Dagestan, southwestern Russia, hundreds of people holding Palestinian flags broke open the airport entrance and stormed the arrivals hall and runway. did. According to a video posted on social media, dozens of people ran to the runway without permission, surrounded a Russian airline Red Wings plane that arrived from Israel, and screamed while waving Palestinian flags. Many reportedly shouted “Allahu Akbar” (God is great) in Arabic. Some shook parked cars. They also randomly searched for Israelis at the baggage claim and security checkpoints in the arrival hall.
Their rampage stopped only after the airport was reported and the police arrived. The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Dagestan said that more than 20 people, including police officers and civilians, were injured in the riot, two of whom were in critical condition. The regional aviation authority announced that Makhachkala Airport operations will be suspended until the 6th of next month.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement on the night of the 29th, requesting that “Russian authorities protect the safety of all Israeli citizens and Jews and act decisively against rioters and violent incitement against Jews.” Authorities in the Republic of Dagestan expressed support for Palestine but urged residents not to participate in the protests. Most residents of the Republic of Dagestan are Muslims.
Demonstrations supporting Palestine and criticizing Israel continued in many parts of the world. According to Reuters, protests demanding a ceasefire in the Middle East war were held on the 28th in London, England, Marseille, France, Copenhagen, Denmark, and Rome, Italy. In Wellington, New Zealand, about 1,000 citizens holding Palestinian flags and placards reading “Free Palestine” marched toward the National Assembly.
There is also growing concern that such protests will encourage anti-Semitism. The British daily Guardian reported that Michael O’Flarity, the European Union’s Commissioner for Fundamental Rights, warned on the 30th, “Anti-Semitism is deep-rooted racism.”
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Source: Donga
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