The muftis of the North Caucasus have repeatedly spoken out in support of the people of Palestine and called on Muslims to pray for them.

Local residents gathered in front of the government house in Cherkessk. They came with a demand not to allow Israeli refugees into the North Caucasus. The number of people exceeded 200 people.

The head of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, announced the creation of a battalion named after. Baysangur Benoevsky as part of the Russian Guard.
“I am confident that the new battalion will become one of the most effective and elite in the Russian Guard system. I wish all the personnel of our new unit success in their further service for the benefit of the Fatherland - Russia!” – Kadyrov wrote in a telegram.

A court in Makhachkala sentenced local resident Makhmud Ibadulaev to two years and two months in prison. He was found guilty of involvement in the activities of an extremist organization called “Citizens of the USSR.”

In Makhachkala, a picket took place at the intersection of Gamzatov and Dakhadaev streets. The man demanded to pay attention to the situation in the Gaza Strip. In addition, another popular gathering in support of Palestine was held in Dagestan.

Dagestani Islam Makhachev defeated Australian Alexander Volkonovski for the second time at the UFC tournament in Abu Dhabi and again defended his champion title. After the victorious match, he asked the fans not to cheer as a sign of solidarity with the residents of the Gaza Strip, which is attacked daily by the Israeli army.

Residents of Dagestan today held rallies in support of Palestine. The protests are taking place in the Khasavyurt and Karabudakhkent districts.

The number of applications by Georgian citizens for international protection to the EU has increased by 81% compared to 2021. According to the European Commission report, a total of 26,450 such applications were submitted. Only 7% of them were approved in the EU, which is 2% more than a year earlier.