On April 19, 2026, at Moscow's Domodedovo Airport, at least 40 Israeli citizens arriving from Tel Aviv were detained by security forces. Among the detainees were individuals holding both Russian and Israeli citizenship.
The detainees were held for about five hours without water, food, or toilet access, and were asked to unlock their phones; when they refused, they were told to turn off their devices. During questioning, some Israelis were accused of fighting against Iran and were told they had "come in vain."
Officials stated that Iran is Russia's ally, and those who oppose Iran's enemy are also considered Russia's enemy. After questioning, the detainees were released after signing documents containing legal warnings. No official statement was made regarding the details of the incident or the grounds for detention.