Russian airport closes after anti-Israel protest storm the runway

An airport in Southern Russia has been closed after anti-Israel protesters ran onto the runway. A video posted on social media shows people running through the airport chanting and waving Palestinian flags. They then made their way onto the runway to protest the arrival of a plane from Tel Aviv. Around 20 people were injured, according to local health authorities. Security officials said they were able to clear the group from the runway at 10:20pm local time.
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