Hungary

Viktor Orban will always be the man who kept Hungary’s Jews safe - opinion

Hungary stands out as a nation in the middle of Europe where Jewish life is thriving.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban reacts onstage as people applaud after the announcement of the partial results of parliamentary election in Budapest, Hungary, April 12, 2026.
 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban shake hands in Budapest in April 2025.

Orban’s paradox: A friend of Israel, a challenge for Jews - analysis

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban reacts onstage as people applaud after the announcement of the partial results of parliamentary election in Budapest, Hungary, April 12, 2026.

Israel loses Hungary as key EU ally as Viktor Orban exits power - analysis

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban reacts onstage as people applaud after the announcement of the partial results of parliamentary election in Budapest, Hungary, April 12, 2026.

Israel must avoid taking sides in foreign elections - opinion


This city loves us: Is Budapest the next hotspot for Israeli investors?

Metrodom Group is launching its first representative office in Israel, offering investors an exciting opportunity in Budapest, Hungary's vibrant business and cultural center.

 Student in the city of Budapest, Hungary.

Hungary’s EU Presidency will improve bloc’s ties with Israel - FM Katz

"The period of the Hungarian presidency is an unprecedented opportunity to improve Israel's position in the European Union” Katz said.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and his Israeli counterpart Israel Katz.

Israel seeks redemption against Belarus after Hungary loss, celebrates hostage rescue

After a 3-0 loss to Hungary, Israel prepares to face Belarus under new coach Ran Ben Shimon. The team aims to improve coordination and celebrated the rescue of four hostages.

  ISRAEL COACH Ran Ben Shimon will continue to tinker with his lineup in Tuesday’s friendly at Belarus, his second match in charge.

Coach Ben Shimon seeks to improve team's performance after loss in friendly match against Hungary

Israel suffered a 3-0 defeat to Hungary in a friendly match. Despite tactical adjustments, Israel couldn't recover, with coach Ben Shimon focusing on learning from the experience.


Confiscated Hamas commander's Mein Kampf presented at Hungarian Holocaust memorial event

As part of the event, participants held a minute silence in memory of the victims of the Nazis.  

Ronnie Vinnikov Head of Resource Development and External Affairs Division CDO.

Remembering the Holocaust: We Jews are the targets once again - opinion

Let the commemorative year be the driving force of an active, proud and strong Jewish community in memory of the martyrs!

 THE WRITER visits the Knesset, in February 2024.

EU to sanction violent West Bank settlers as Hungary drops veto

For the EU to follow suit it would need consensus from all 27 of its member states.

 SETTLERS HURL stones at Palestinians during the annual harvest season, near the settlement of Yitzhar in 2020.

EU close to sanctioning violent Israeli settlers - diplomats

The EU has not spelled out what the sanctions would entail but officials have said they would include bans on travel to the EU.

 The aftermath of a settler attack on Palestinians' homes in Turmus Aiya

Israeli minister: Hungary is only European country where Jews can be themselves

Chikli concluded with a stark warning for Europe, presenting it with a crucial choice: "Embrace national identity or face self-destruction."

 Israeli Diaspora Affairs and Combatting Antisemitism Minister Amichai Chikli meets Hungarian delegation in Hungary, March 12, 2024.

Rabbi ridicules Hungary opposition party lead that claimed Orbán 'captive of Chabad'

Köves noted that there have been rumors since the creation of the Jobbik party that they were being funded by Iran and Russia.

 Marton Gyongyosi, a leader of Hungary's third-strongest political party Jobbik, attends an interview with Reuters in Budapest December 3, 2012.