'No excuse for targeting Jews': US envoy condemns violent protests threatening Israelis in Russia

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SEAS), Deborah Lipstadt has condemned the violent protests that have been reported in Russia threatening Israelis and Jews and called on Russian authorities to ensure their safety.

In a post shared on X, Lipstadt stated that the US stands with Israel and the entire Jewish community. She emphasised that there is no excuse for targeting Jews or engaging in anti-semitic incitement.

«We condemn the violent protests that have been reported in Russia threatening Israelis and Jews. We call on Russian authorities to ensure their safety.

The US stands with Israel and the entire Jewish community as we see a surge in antisemitism throughout the world. There is no excuse for targeting Jews or engaging in antisemitic incitement anywhere,» Lipstadt posted on X.



Her statement comes after A flight from Israel to Russia's Dagestan was diverted from its intended destination in the capital of Makhachkala after pro-Palestinian protesters stormed the airport, seeking to attack the Israeli arrivals, The Times of Israel reported citing multiple reports.

The flight landed at an alternate airport.

However, the passengers faced riots there as well, The Times of Israel reported citing Channel 12. Passengers were asked to remain in the plane and riot police were called to the site to protect them.

Visuals from the site showed a mob rampaging through an airport terminal after learning of the incoming flight.

The crowd was largely made up of Palestinian expats, The Times of Israel reported.

A large crowd of angry protesters gathered at the airport in Makhachkala on Sunday searching for alleged «Jewish refugees,» Russia-based RT reported. Soon, riot police were deployed at the airport.

According to the visuals circulating online, the crowd