Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Russia Sentences 135 for Anti-Israel Airport Riots
In October 2023, a large group of people protested at an airport in Dagestan, Russia, due to the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
The protesters, many of whom were young men, stormed the airport after a plane from Israel arrived.
They waved Palestinian flags and shouted slogans.
As a result of the riots, 135 people received prison sentences, with terms ranging from 6.5 to 15 years.
The organizers of the riots are being sought by authorities.
135 people were sentenced to prison for their involvement in anti-Israel riots at an airport in Dagestan.
The sentences ranged from 6.5 to 15 years for participation in the riots and other crimes.
The riots occurred in October 2023 at Makhachkala airport after a flight from Tel Aviv arrived.
Protesters, mostly young men, waved Palestinian flags and shouted slogans during the unrest.
Russian authorities have put three organizers of the riots on the wanted list.
- Who
- 135 people were convicted for their participation in the riots.
- What
- 135 people were sentenced for rioting at an airport.
- When
- October 2023.
- Where
- Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia.
- Why
- The riots were in response to Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza.
Russian Government
International Community
Responsibility
Russian Government
Blamed the West and Ukraine for the unrest without providing any evidence.
International Community
United States condemned the violence and Ukraine denied any involvement.
- Number Convicted
- 135
- Charges
- Participating in mass riots and other crimes
- Sentence Range
- 6.5 to 15 years
- Location
- Makhachkala Airport, Dagestan
- Date of Incident
- October 2023