The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israel-hungary-relations/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:33:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israel-Hungary relations | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israel-hungary-relations/ 32 32 In Orban’s rule, some Israelis saw a model. Will he also be one in defeat? https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-orbans-rule-israelis-saw-a-model-for-their-own-country-will-he-also-be-one-in-defeat/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:25:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3808509 Electoral loss of Hungarian strongman who Netanyahu called a 'true friend' comes months ahead of Israel's fateful vote

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]]> Hungary’s youth-led revolution is a wake-up call for Israel’s opposition https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-youth-led-revolution-is-a-wake-up-call-for-israels-opposition/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:27:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3802922 As Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule crumbles under economic collapse, Israelis in Budapest see a blueprint for change – but the path in Israel remains far more complex

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]]> After Hungary’s Orban loses, Czech FM says Prague will remain ‘advocate’ for Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-hungarys-orban-loses-czech-fm-says-prague-will-remain-advocate-for-israel/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:28:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3802652 Petr Macinka says he is reopening discussion of moving embassy to Jerusalem, no matter what EU thinks; says leftist anti-Israel feeling 'almost a religion' among many Europeans

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]]> Daily Briefing April 14 – Lebanon and Israel get talking, with shared goal to disarm Hezbollah https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-april-14-lebanon-and-israel-get-talking-with-shared-goal-to-disarm-hezbollah/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:21:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3801688&preview=true&preview_id=3801688 Tol editor David Horovitz discusses Holocaust Remembrance Day, Iranian negotiations, talks between Israel and Lebanon in Washington, and a landslide victory for new Hungarian PM

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]]> Hungary’s PM-elect vows return to ICC, but stresses ‘special relationship’ with Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/no-time-to-waste-pro-eu-magyar-vows-new-era-in-hungary-after-ousting-orban/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:29:23 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3801197 After defeating Orban, a close Netanyahu ally, Peter Magyar says he'll reverse Budapest's withdrawal from International Criminal Court, vows continued 'zero tolerance' for antisemitism

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]]> After 16 years in power, Hungary’s Orban concedes defeat to center-right opposition https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-orban-concedes-landmark-defeat-to-center-right-opposition/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:53:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3800616 Peter Magyar's pro-EU Tisza party heads for sweeping win that could reshape European dynamics and weaken ties with Putin, Trump and Netanyahu

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]]> Post-Orban Hungary will not expose Israel to more EU pain, though support may ebb https://www.timesofisrael.com/post-orban-hungary-would-not-expose-israel-to-more-eu-pain-though-support-may-ebb/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:59:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3800061 Longtime premier's backing has helped blunt Europe's ire, sparking concerns ahead of center-right rival's win, but his replacement is unlikely to significantly curtail ties with Jerusalem

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]]> Hungarians vote in landmark election closely watched by EU, Russia, US, Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarians-vote-in-landmark-election-closely-watched-by-eu-russia-us-israel/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:00:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3799916 Orban, in power since 2010, faces voter discontent over stagnant economy; rival Magyar ahead in polls, but outcome up in the air; Israeli diplomat endorses Orban on X, then deletes post

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]]> Report: Hungary offered Iran intel on Hezbollah pager attack by Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-hungary-offered-iran-intel-on-hezbollah-pager-attack-by-israel/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:56:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3797804 Transcript of call two weeks after 2024 operation in Lebanon prompts concern among Western officials over Budapest's ties to Islamic Republic, despite outward pro-Israel stance

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]]> Netanyahu invited to Trump’s Gaza Board of Peace alongside European, Mideast leaders https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-invited-to-trumps-gaza-board-of-peace-alongside-european-mideast-leaders/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:03:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3737136 Putin invited, wants to 'clarify all the nuances'; Kremlin allies Belarus, Kazakhstan also offered spots; Hungary's Orban says he accepted invite; UK, Germany, mulling involvement

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]]> Defending Israel in EU, Hungarian minister says bloc risks being boxed out of Mideast https://www.timesofisrael.com/defending-israel-in-eu-hungarian-minister-says-bloc-risks-being-boxed-out-of-mideast/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:49:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3679219 Critics of Israel intentionally using language that borders on antisemitism, charges János Bóka, who also serves as antisemitism czar for one of Jerusalem's closest allies in Europe

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]]> Sa’ar insists PA still paying terrorists in ‘pay-for-slay’ policy, despite promises https://www.timesofisrael.com/saar-insists-pa-still-paying-terrorists-in-pay-for-slay-policy-despite-promises/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:22:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3675015 Foreign minister disputes Ramallah's claim it abolished stipends to terrorists' families, but doesn't provide proof; says Israel won't accept Turkish troops in Gaza

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]]> ICC refers Hungary to oversight body for not arresting Netanyahu during state visit https://www.timesofisrael.com/icc-refers-hungary-to-oversight-body-for-not-arresting-netanyahu-during-state-visit/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:36:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3606148 As Israeli leader visited in April, Hungarian PM Orban called Budapest's commitment to International Criminal Court 'half-hearted,' and began the process of leaving it

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]]> Hungary bans anti-Israel rap group Kneecap from entering country for festival gig https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungary-bans-anti-israel-rap-group-kneecap-from-entering-country-for-festival-gig/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:39:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3605385 Budapest accuses Irish rappers of 'antisemitic hate speech,' says their presence would threaten security in light of statements and actions appearing to glorify terror groups

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]]> ICC demands Hungary explain why it didn’t enforce Netanyahu arrest warrant https://www.timesofisrael.com/icc-demands-hungary-explain-why-it-didnt-enforce-netanyahu-arrest-warrant/ Wed, 16 Apr 2025 22:21:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3528681 International Criminal Court cites Rome Statute authorizing proceedings against noncooperative party states; Budapest said during PM's visit that it would withdraw from the ICC

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