Israel Raises Alert Level for North Caucasus Region Following Dagestan Anti-Jewish Airport Rampage
A mob in Russia ransacked an airport in Dagestan, incited by an antisemitic Telegram channel called Morning Dagestan. The channel urged its followers to target Jews on a plane arriving from Israel, leading to large crowds gathering at the airport. The mob went beyond the channel's instructions, breaking through security cordons and storming the airport. The channel made desperate appeals for restraint, but the situation escalated, resulting in injuries and arrests. The identity of the channel's administrator is unclear, but it is affiliated with an exiled opponent of Putin. The incident has sparked international concern and calls for Russia to take action against the rioters and antisemitic incitement.