Inside Israel horror flight where hate mob hunted Jews and demanded passports
An anti-Semitic mob stormed a plane which had travelled from Israel and demanded to see passengers’ passports as they hunted for Jews on the tarmac.
Authorities closed the airport in Makhachkala, Russia, after the shocking scenes unfolded around the Red Wings Flight WZ4728 flight. Videos shared on social media showed a large crowd, some of whom were holding Palestinian flags, running on the runway towards the plane.
Passengers were ordered to stay in their seats by the captain as the marauders approached. Russian news agencies reported many in the crowd were chanting anti-Semitic slogans. Dagestan's Ministry of Health said more than 20 people were injured, with two in critical condition. Among the included were police officers and civilians. Sixty people were detained in the unrest.
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The crowd stormed the plane as it landed in Russia from Israel (social media/e2w)MailOnline reported one witness saying: "There were hundreds of people at the airport. About 50 men approached the airplane and asked passengers if they were Jews. I said no. I'm Russian. They wanted to see my passport. I had a Russian passport."
In a statement released on Sunday night, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said Israel "expects the Russian law enforcement authorities to protect the safety of all Israeli citizens and Jews wherever they may be and to act resolutely against the rioters and against the wild incitement directed against Jews and Israelis."
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Netanyahu's office added the Israeli ambassador to Russia was working with Russia to keep Israelis and Jews safe. While voicing support for Palestinians in Gaza, the regional Dagestani government appealed to citizens to remain calm and not take part in such protests. It wrote on Telegram: “We urge residents of the republic to treat the current situation in the world with understanding. Federal authorities and international organisations are making every effort to bring about a cease-fire against Gaza civilians - we urge residents of the republic not to succumb to the provocations of destructive groups and not to create panic in society.”
Reports said the mob demanded to see people's passports as they searched for Jews (social media/e2w)
Videos showed the large mob on the airport's tarmac (Telegram / @askrasul/AFP via Get)The Supreme Mufti of Dagestan, Sheikh Akhmad Afandi, called on residents to stop the unrest at the airport. He said: “You are mistaken. This issue cannot be resolved in this way. We understand and perceive your indignation very painfully. ... We will solve this issue differently. Not with rallies, but appropriately. Maximum patience and calm for you.”
Dagestan Gov. Sergei Melikov promised consequences for anyone who took part in the violence, adding: “The actions of those who gathered at the Makhachkala airport today are a gross violation of the law...what happened at our airport is outrageous and should receive an appropriate assessment from law enforcement agencies! And this will definitely be done!" Russia's civilian aviation agency, Rosaviatsia, later reported that the airfield had been cleared, but that the airport would remain closed to incoming aircraft until Nov. 6.
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