The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/miklos-horthy/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:51:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Miklos Horthy | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/miklos-horthy/ 32 32 Hungarian minister slammed for feting Nazi-allied WWII leader as hero and patriot https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarian-minister-slammed-for-feting-nazi-allied-wwii-leader-as-hero-and-patriot/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:52:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3089821 Israel says praise of Miklos Horthy, a self-described antisemite, 'has no place in a modern Hungary'; US expresses concern over Budapest's efforts to rehabilitate his legacy

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]]> Yesh Atid: As PM, Lapid would demand Orban apology for ‘anti-Semitic campaign’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/yesh-atid-as-pm-lapid-would-demand-orban-apology-for-anti-semitic-campaign/ Mon, 28 Jan 2019 18:12:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=2007700&preview=true&preview_id=2007700 Party says leader would also insist Poland rescind 'disgraceful Holocaust law' absolving it of blame for WWII atrocities

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]]> Israel to host 4 Central European leaders, including Hungary’s Orban https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-host-4-central-european-leaders-including-hungarys-orban/ Mon, 28 Jan 2019 10:11:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2007322 Visegrad Group's February summit in Jerusalem marks first meeting of consortium outside of Europe

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]]> Hungary’s Orban visits Western Wall to wrap up Israel trip https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-orban-visits-western-wall-to-wrap-up-israel-visit/ Fri, 20 Jul 2018 10:10:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1893009 Ending brief, controversial visit, Hungarian prime minister places note in cracks of Jerusalem holy site, learns history of Temple Mount

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]]> Hungary church scraps mass for Nazi ally on International Holocaust Day https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungary-church-scraps-mass-for-nazi-ally-on-international-holocaust-day/ Thu, 25 Jan 2018 14:58:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1779010 Main Hungarian Jewish group said planned participation of ruling party lawmaker at event 'tramples on the memory of all the Hungarian victims'

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]]> Top Hungary lawmaker to honor Hitler ally on Holocaust Remembrance Day — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-hungary-lawmaker-to-honor-hitler-ally-on-holocaust-remembrance-day-report/ Wed, 24 Jan 2018 15:32:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1778207 Deputy speaker of Hungarian parliament Sandor Lezsak to take part in church ceremony celebrating birth of wartime leader Miklos Horthy, who oversaw murder of half a million Jews

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]]> Decrying ‘betrayal,’ Hungary Jews say Netanyahu ignoring them https://www.timesofisrael.com/decrying-netanyahu-betrayal-hungary-jews-say-pm-ignoring-them/ Wed, 19 Jul 2017 22:45:26 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1661609 Highlighting rare chilly reception, community leaders ask why Israeli PM focused speech at Budapest JCC on bilateral ties instead of addressing their concerns about anti-Semitism, status for non-Orthodox

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]]> With Netanyahu in town, Hungary’s Jews lament Israel ‘deserting’ them https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-netanyahu-in-town-hungarys-jews-lament-israel-deserting-them/ Mon, 17 Jul 2017 20:31:02 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1660030 PM should 'fix' things after failing to side with them in two recent controversies, president of country's largest Jewish organization says

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]]> Netanyahu departs for 5-day trip to France and Hungary https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-to-depart-for-4-day-trip-to-france-and-hungary/ Sat, 15 Jul 2017 19:49:56 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1658731&preview_id=1658731 After a day in Paris, PM controversially set to head to Budapest, for a series of meetings with PM Viktor Orban

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]]> In visiting Hungary, critics say, Netanyahu puts realpolitik ahead of ties with local Jews https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-visiting-hungary-critics-say-netanyahu-puts-realpolitik-ahead-of-ties-with-local-jews/ Fri, 14 Jul 2017 03:56:59 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1657869 Traveling to Budapest next week, Israel's prime minister will be seen as embracing a government accused of promoting anti-Semitism

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]]> Netanyahu to cut European trip short by a day https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-to-cut-european-trip-short-by-a-day/ Thu, 13 Jul 2017 14:27:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1657635 PM delays outgoing flight to late Saturday night; office does not explain change of plan, announced as he denied any role in escalating corruption probes

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]]> Israel pans both Hungarian anti-Semitism and its target, George Soros https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-condemns-both-hungarian-anti-semitism-and-its-target-george-soros/ Sun, 09 Jul 2017 19:50:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1655136 Foreign Ministry issues clarification after ambassador condemns billboard campaign against Jewish billionaire, saying Israel doesn't like him either

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]]> Hungary’s PM meets with Jewish leaders amid anti-Semitism fears https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-pm-meets-with-jewish-leaders-amid-anti-semitism-fears/ Thu, 06 Jul 2017 18:30:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1653931 Orban says 'committed to maintaining full freedom of religion'; rabbis 'deeply impressed' by premier's efforts to combat anti-Jewish sentiment

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]]> Israel accepts Hungary’s clarification over PM’s praise for Nazi-allied WWII leader https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-accepts-hungarys-clarification-over-pms-praise-for-nazi-allied-wwii-leader/ Sun, 02 Jul 2017 13:25:21 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1650686 PM Viktor Orban lauded Miklos Horthy as an 'exceptional statesman,' creating tension ahead of Netanyahu visit

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]]> Jewish groups critical of Hungarian praise for Hitler ally https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-groups-critical-of-hungarian-praise-for-hitler-ally/ Fri, 23 Jun 2017 22:54:46 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1645826 WJC condemns 'deplorable actions' committed by Nazi-era leader Miklos Horthy, after PM hails him an 'exceptional statesmen'

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