The Jerusalem Post reports: The Israelis, some of whom held dual Russian citizenship, were detained in Domodedovo Airport and told that Iran’s enemy is Russia’s enemy, according to reports.

JAMES GENN APRIL 20, 2026, 18:07

Moscow authorities detained and interrogated approximately 40 Israelis landing at the Russian capital’s Domodedovo Airport over involvement in the Iran war, Russian opposition outlet Mediazona reported on Monday.

The Israelis landed on a flight from Tel Aviv. Some of those detained were dual Israel-Russia nationals, but all had no access to food, water, or a bathroom while being detained for several hours, according to the report.

Security officials demanded that passengers unlock their phones, but the passengers refused, with authorities eventually settling for all mobile devices to be turned off, a source told Mediazona.

The Israelis were called in for “conversations” during which some were reportedly told that Iran is Russia’s ally, and that Iran’s enemy is Russia’s enemy, the outlet said.

The Israelis were then told that their visit to Moscow was “not welcome” and that they had “come for nothing.”