Anti-Israel protesters storm airport in Russia, forcing it to close
Footage shows an anti-Israel mob storming an airport in Russia, reportedly trying to find people arriving from Tel Aviv.
The airport in the Russian city of Makhachkala in Dagestan was closed after protesters poured onto the runway, the Russian aviation authority Rosaviatsia said.
Some protesters shouted antisemitic slogans and waved Palestinian flags.
Rosaviatsia said the situation was now under control, after authorities arrived on the scene.
Israel said Russia must act decisively against incitement to violence against Jews and Israelis.
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