"US Rejects Putin's Claim of Western Involvement in Anti-Jewish Airport Mob, as Israel Raises Alert Level in North Caucasus Region"

The US has rejected Russia's claim that an anti-Israel riot at a Dagestan airport was organized by Ukraine and the West, calling it "absurd." Russian President Vladimir Putin alleged that the incident was part of an attempt to spread chaos in Russia. Hundreds stormed the airport, waving Palestinian flags and chanting anti-Semitic slogans. The riot is believed to have been sparked by anger over the conflict in Gaza. Security forces have since arrested over 60 people. The governor of Dagestan claimed the riots were incited from Ukraine through a Telegram channel, but the channel denied any connection. The US dismissed Russia's claims as "classic Russian rhetoric" and condemned the incident as hate, bigotry, and intimidation.