Over the weekend, pro-Palestinian protests in New Orleans turned violent, causing significant unrest. Meanwhile, in another incident, an airport in southwestern Russia’s Makhachkala was stormed by protesters chanting anti-Israel slogans, causing widespread panic among passengers.
The airport was forced to temporarily halt operations when protesters took over the runway, Russian aviation authority Rosaviatsia said. All flights bound for Makhachkala were diverted to ensure the safety of passengers.
Amid the chaos, a handful of Jewish and Israeli individuals found themselves isolated and exposed. Israel’s ambassador to Russia is working with local authorities to ensure their safety and protection.
The State of Israel has strongly condemned these incidents, demanding that Russian law enforcement take decisive action against protesters and address escalating incitement against Jews and Israelis.
The situation is particularly worrying in Dagestan, where the protests took place, given its predominantly Muslim population. Jews are a minority in Russia, with only about 83,000 living in the entire country.
Foreign affairs expert Rebekah Koffler warns that if left unchecked, these protests could pose a major challenge to President Vladimir Putin, potentially leading to radicalization among local Muslims and further unrest.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also criticized the unrest, accusing Russian officials of promoting a culture of anti-Semitism. He stressed that this incident is part of a larger problem of anti-Semitism perpetuated by Russian television and state authorities.
In a worrying trend, both the Russian foreign minister and President Putin have made anti-Semitic comments in the past year, adding fuel to the fire. The Ukrainian leader stressed that hate speech has become commonplace on Russian state television, with the recent conflict in the Middle East unleashing more anti-Semitic rhetoric.
This critical situation requires immediate and decisive action to safeguard Jewish communities in Russia and around the world. The world must unite against all forms of intolerance and hatred.
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