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Netanyahu congratulates populist leaders of Hungary, Serbia on reelections
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (L) hold a Rubik's Cube at the Hungary-Israel Business Forum in Budapest, Hungary, on July 19, 2017. (Haim Zach/ GPO/ Flash90)
Opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu congratulates populist Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic after the two claimed victory in their countries’ respective elections yesterday.
“I’m sure the fruitful cooperation with Israel will continue under their leadership,” he says.
While serving as premier, Netanyahu developed ties with Hungary and other Central European nations, seeking to use their membership in the EU to influence moves relating to Israel. Serbia is not a member of the EU.
Orban said last summer that it was a “challenge” for him having Netanyahu out of office.
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