Russian-Israeli historian critical of Zionism disappears after landing at Ben-Gurion Airport
Kirpichenok immigrated to Israel in the 1990's and lived in the country for nearly 15 years before he returned to Russia, where he adopted a critical stance about the Jewish State and Zionism
Assessment
An Israeli citizen with a history of anti-Zionist activism vanished immediately after landing in Israel. The disappearance raises serious questions about freedom of expression and the legal treatment of dissenting voices within the country. Authorities have not provided information, and the lack of transparency fuels concern over political motivated actions.