The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/viktor-orban/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:52:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Viktor Orban | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/viktor-orban/ 32 32 Hungarian lawmakers repeal ICC withdrawal initiated by Orban in gesture to Netanyahu https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarian-lawmakers-repeal-icc-withdrawal-initiated-by-orban-in-gesture-to-netanyahu/ Wed, 27 May 2026 11:37:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3831467 Parliament votes 133-37 to pass new PM Magyar's bill to stay in criminal court, nixing move announced by his predecessor as he hosted Israeli PM in defiance of arrest warrant

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]]> Hungary’s new PM takes oath of office, ending Orban’s 16-year rule https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-new-pm-takes-oath-of-office-ending-orbans-16-year-rule/ Sat, 09 May 2026 15:22:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3819757 Peter Magyar calls for 'regime-change' celebrations as he's sworn in as premier, with his supporters hoping he'll forge closer ties with EU and move away from Russia

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]]> Netanyahu, Herzog among world leaders ‘shocked’ by shooting at gala attended by Trump https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-herzog-among-world-leaders-shocked-by-shooting-at-gala-attended-by-trump/ Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:21:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3810042 PM condemns 'attempted assassination'; leaders slam political violence, send well-wishes to US officials and other attendees at White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner

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]]> 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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]]> 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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]]> Daily Briefing Apr. 13 – Trump plays chicken with Iran over Strait of Hormuz https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-apr-13-trump-plays-chicken-with-iran-over-strait-of-hormuz/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:27:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3800903&preview=true&preview_id=3800903 Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman on the failed US-Iran talks in Islamabad, tomorrow's planned Israel-Lebanon talks in DC and ripple effects from the defeat of Hungary's longtime leader

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]]> Orban’s defeat in Hungary has ripple effect for Trump, US conservatives https://www.timesofisrael.com/orbans-defeat-in-hungary-has-ripple-effect-for-trump-us-conservatives/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:18:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3800734 US president is outspoken supporter of Hungarian former PM who used governmental powers to stifle LGBTQ+ rights, crack down on press freedom and undermine the judicial system

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]]> European leaders fete Hungarian opposition’s victory over Orban as win for democracy https://www.timesofisrael.com/european-leaders-fete-hungarian-oppositions-victory-over-orban-as-win-for-democracy/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:14:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3800701 Spanish, Polish, French and EU leaders hail Peter Magyar's win as boon to European unity; Herzog, Sa'ar, Lapid all congratulate Magyar, but pro-Orban Netanyahu stays mum

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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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]]> Trump likes to back winners. Hungary’s upcoming election will test his clout https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-likes-to-back-winners-hungarys-upcoming-election-will-test-his-clout/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:01:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3799520 Using endorsements to reward loyalty, US president has shattered tradition of avoiding overt involvement in politics of other nations; Hungary's vote may show he has less sway than before

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]]> Over 100,000 rally at Budapest megaconcert in call to vote out Hungary’s Orban on Sunday https://www.timesofisrael.com/over-100000-rally-at-budapest-megaconcert-in-call-to-vote-out-hungarys-orban-on-sunday/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:23:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3799512 Crowd, largely made up of young people, chants 'Russians go home!'; further 100,000 watch livestream; Péter Magyar seen as most credible challenger yet to Orban’s 16-year grip on power

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