Sa’ar thanks Hungary for opposing ‘politicized and corrupt’ ICC warrants Israel's minister for foreign affairs spoke during a visit to Budapest. Jan. 23, 2025
Budapest, haunted by the Holocaust, welcomes Israeli visitors The Hungarian capital has become a haven for tourists from the Hebrew state, who flock to its vibrant Jewish Quarter. Joshua Marks Dec. 20, 2024
Hungarian PM invites Netanyahu to visit, rejects ICC action Viktor Orbán called the decision to issue arrest warrants for his Israeli counterpart "cynical" politics disguised as judicial action. Nov. 25, 2024
Another emerging de facto Israeli FM Largely under the radar of official policy channels, Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli has been networking with European right-wing parties. Shirit Avitan Cohen June 27, 2024
Notes from the safest place in Europe for Jews Hungary’s government is despised by liberals. But Budapest is Israel’s only real ally in the European Union and, as long as Viktor Orbán remains in power, the Jews there are safe. Jonathan S. Tobin June 11, 2024
Hungarian foreign minister: Israel ‘can definitely count on us’ Péter Szijjártó told JNS that small countries like his play an important role in the current conflict. Mike Wagenheim Oct. 25, 2023
Hungary is a quiet Jewish success story Unlike in the rest of Europe, Jews are safe and thriving in Hungary. Michael O'Shea March 21, 2023
Orbán’s election victory highlights shift among Hungarian Jews The Jewish community of 100,000 or so has been divided on the prime minister largely across religious-political lines, even though they agree that anti-Semitism has not really been an issue. Orit Arfa April 4, 2022
Debunking liberal assumptions about Jewish security in a changing Europe Those who decry Hungary’s Orbán for his party’s past while cheering on Ukrainian nationalism are being inconsistent. It illustrates fallacies about defending both Jews and democracy. Jonathan S. Tobin April 4, 2022
