Hungary

Hungarian Parliament approves withdrawal from ICC

Move follows visit by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, as Budapest decries court’s 'political influence' and rejects arrest warrant.

Urges others to follow suit

Netanyahu praises Hungary for exiting ICC

Prime Minister Netanyahu thanks Hungary for quitting the ICC after it issued arrest warrants over alleged war crimes in Gaza, urges other nations to do the same in defense of justice and sovereignty.

Sara Netanyahu:

'The Deep State in Israel is trying to topple the government'

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s wife, in interview with a Hungarian newspaper associated with the local government, attacks Israel’s investigative system and warns of attempts to overthrow an elected right-wing government.

ICC to Hungary:

'Explain the failure to detain Netanyahu'

The International Criminal Court formally requests that Hungary explain why it did not arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit earlier this month, despite an ICC-issued warrant related to alleged crimes in Gaza.

ICC demanded Netanyahu's arrest, Hungary ignored it

The International Criminal Court demanded that Hungary detain the Israeli Prime Minister and extradite him. Hungary not only ignored the request, but it withdrew from the court.

Family of hostage:

'He has a name, bring him home'

The family of hostage Omri Miran, who holds Hungarian citizenship, criticized Prime Minister Netanyhau for referring to him as 'the Hungarian hostage.'

'I hope I can help'

Netanyahu leaves for US to talk to Trump about tariffs

Prime Minister Netanyahu leaves Hungary for the US where he will meet with President Trump to discuss the situation in Gaza as well as the new 17% tariff on Israeli goods.

Netanyahu meets Hungarian Jews, emphasizes faith and unity

Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with Hungary’s Jewish leadership in Budapest, stressing Israel’s resolve to return all hostages and win its current war. His wife, Sara Netanyahu, shares her emotional strength and dedication to families, children, and the hostages.

In Budapest

Netanyahu and Orbán honor Holocaust victims

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hungary’s Viktor Orbán visit Budapest’s Shoes on the Danube memorial, paying tribute to Holocaust victims. Joined by their spouses, they place wreaths and hold a moment of silence.

Orbán to Netanyahu:

'ICC is not a court of the rule of law; it's a political court'

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told his Israeli counterpart about his country's decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court. Netanyahu replied: 'You've just taken a bold and principled position.'

Watch: Netanyahu greeted by honor guard upon arrival in Hungary

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and wife Sara arrive in Hungary on official visit, are greeted by honor guard and Israel's national anthem 'Hatikva' at official ceremony.

Hungary to leave ICC during Netanyahu's visit

Gergely Gulyás, minister in the Hungarian Prime Minister's Office, says his country has decided to leave the ICC in light of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming visit.

New mikveh to be built in Debrecen, Hungary

Debrecen, Hungary, announces construction of new mikveh in historic Jewish quarter. 'This represents more than just a building project - it's a symbol of renewal.'

Despite ICC arrest warrant

Hungary plans to host Netanyahu

Hungarian officials confirm Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to visit Hungary in the coming weeks, despite ICC arrest warrant related to the ongoing war in Gaza.

In first:

Jewish studies approved as academic degree in Hungary

Hungarian Minister of Education Balázs Hankó approves Jewish Studies as an academic degree program. 'Hungary provides a rare haven of religious freedom amid rising antisemitism across Europe.'

Hostage's wife to Hungarian Pres.:

'My daughters need their father'

President Herzog participates in state ceremony in Hungary and, together with Hungarian President, meets family of hostage Omri Miran and Holocaust survivor Aharon Shabo and his family.

President Herzog to visit Hungary, Italy

The family of Omri Miran, who was kidnapped from his home in Nahal Oz on October 7, will join the President's State Visit to Hungary marking 80 years since the Holocaust of Hungarian Jewry.

Maccabi Tel Aviv match in Hungary ends without incident

Maccabi Tel Aviv secures 3-1 victory in Europa League match against Besiktas, which was played in an empty stadium in Debrecen, Hungary.

Hungarian PM:

'Warrants have no impact on our friendship with Israel'

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban wrote to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to denounce the ICC warrants and invite him on an official visit to Hungary.

Hungary:

Ahmadinejad's visit to university causes uproar

Hungarian Jewish organizations and Israeli embassy condemn public university for inviting Iran's former to an event.

Due to role in YESHA:

Italy refuses appointment of Israeli ambassador

Italy refuses to accept Benny Kashriel as ambassador, due to his role as the mayor of Maaleh Adumim in Judea and Samaria.

Except for Hungary

26 EU countries call for pause in Gaza war

The EU countries also reiterate their calls for Israel not to launch an assault on the Gaza city of Rafah.

Budapest:

Special exhibition calls for release of Israeli hostages

'Events of Oct. 7 represent a barbaric act and a stain that the free world still struggles to cope with consequences of,' KKL-JNF rep. says.

Hungary: Historic synagogue reopening

Synagogue reopening marks landmark collaboration between Chabad and haredi Jewish community.

Hungary:

Minister under fire for praising Hitler ally

Hungary's Minister of Construction and Transportation blasted after praising Miklos Horthy, who oversaw deportations of Hungarian Jews.

Free vacation for thousands of Ukrainian Jews

INN visits the Chabad resort in Hungary that gave thousands of Ukrainian youths a free vacation over the summer.

Hungary's chief rabbi meets Netanyahu

Rabbi Slomo Koves meets PM Netanyahu ahead of possible relocation of the Hungarian embassy to Jerusalem.

Foreign Minister Cohen:

Hungary to be first EU state to move embassy to Jerusalem

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen told congregants at a Budapest synagogue that Hungary would announce the move within the next few weeks.

Budapest Jews inaugurate new mikveh

New mikveh inaugurated in Budapest - within walking distance from the Hungarian Parliament.

Hungary: Tens of thousands visit 'miracle rabbi's' gravesite

Tens of thousands of hasidic Jews flood tiny Hungarian town for ‘miracle rabbi’ pilgrimage.

5,000 marchers join Budapest's March of the Living

Hundreds will join the March of the Living in Poland together with 10,000 participants from around the world.

Hungarian Foreign Minister:

'Netanyahu won't have to wait long to be invited to Budapest'

Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs tells i24NEWS his country had hoped for the return of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

EU concerned Hungary may move embassy to Jerusalem

European Commission’s spokesman for foreign affairs reiterates EU policy is not to open embassies in Jerusalem.

Hungary:

'No decision yet on embassy in Jerusalem'

Hungarian President Katalin Novak says no decision has yet been made on whether Budapest would move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Hungary to relocate its embassy to Jerusalem

Hungary to become first EU member state to open embassy in Jerusalem.

Hungary slams US for false Holocaust memorial vandalism claim

Hungarian government demands apology after Biden's UN ambassador lists vandalized Swedish Raoul Wallenberg memorial as located in Hungary.

Chikli asks Hungarian min to stop EU funding of anti-Israel orgs

Diaspora Affairs Min. Chikli meets Hungarian Minister for Churches, Minorities and Civil Affairs discusses efforts to combat antisemitism.

Hungarian President visits Western Wall

Hungary's Pres. Novák visits Western Wall, signs guestbook asking that G-d ensure Israel-Hungary friendship 'be long-lasting.'

Budapest:

Chabad-run university wants to attract more Jewish students

Budapest’s Chabad-run Milton Friedman University eyes a major expansion — with more Jewish students a goal.

Hungarian Jews decry monument to controversial WWII leader

Hungarian Jewish community leaders slam plaque honoring Miklós Horthy, wartime governor of Hungary who allied with the Nazis.

Hungarian Pres. tours historic synagogue ahead of Rosh Hashanah

Hungarian President Katalin Novák tours historic Mád Synagogue in presidential visit in honor of the Jewish New Year.

First Orthodox rabbinic inauguration held in Debrecen since WWII

Festivities in former center of Hungarian Jewish community included opening of center for religion, featuring city’s first kosher restaurant

Music festival bans hip-hop group for defacing Israeli flag

Tribade's actions 'are against our cherished values, they will not be invited back to our festivals in the future,' organizers say.

Hungary rabbi: Any discussion of race is 'unfortunate'

Hungarian rabbis join critics of Orban speech his own advisor decried as ‘pure Nazi.’

Hungarian palace tied to scandal becomes Jewish refugee camp

Palace in resort town 80 miles from Budapest converted into refugee camp for Ukrainian Jews.

Budapest to host annual Jewish cultural festival

Festival will feature a wide selection of local and international artists and musicians, including from Israel.

Hungarian writer known for antisemitic remarks addresses CPAC

Conservative CPAC conference features Hungarian journalist the Holocaust Memorial Museum condemned for comments on Hungarian Jews.

Hungary:

Government to provide up to 22m in funding to Jewish university

'An immense opportunity not only for Hungary and the Hungarian Jewish community, but also for the European Jewish community.'

Jewish teens from 16 European countries gather in Budapest

Jewish teens from 16 countries, including refugees from Ukraine, join inspiring 'Shabbat Across Europe' program.

Hungary:

PM Orban claims 'great victory' in election

Early results from Hungary's general election show strong lead for Orban’s right-wing party.

Purim with Ukrainian refugees:

'With the noise of the clapper, we suppress the voice of war'

Hungarian Jews celebrate Purim with Ukrainian refugees and demand peace with rattles.

2 tons of kosher food given to Ukraine by Hungarian Jews

Association of Hungarian Jewish Communities delivers food to aid Jewish community of Ukraine during Russian invasion.

Fatah: Expel Hungarian envoy in Ramallah

Fatah livid after Hungarian city of Héviz signs agreement with Samaria Regional Council.

Samaria Council signs far-reaching agreement with Hungarian city

Samaria's twin city, Heviz, seeks to capitalize on mutual cooperation in industry & tourism.

Hungary bans annual neo-Nazi parade in Budapest

Hungarian police ban neo-Nazi parade honoring Nazis who fought Soviet forces in Budapest at the end of World War II.

The EU supports the anti-Semitic Opposition in Hungary

The EU and the msm conveniently ignore the rampant anti-Semitism of their preferred candidate and his far-right allies.Op-ed.

Budapest marks ghetto liberation with 77 survivors' testimonies

Hungarian Jewish group airs 77 consecutive hours of interviews with Holocaust survivors and their rescuers.

Platform allows visitors to digitally tour Hungarian synagogues

Federation of Hungarian Jewish Communities launches digital platform for visitors to take virtual tours of Hungary's historic synagogues.

Jewish group apologizes for pro-marriage statement

Hungary’s largest Jewish group apologizes for signing statement ‘sanctifying’ heterosexual marriage.

Hungary leading Europe in kosher foie gras production

Hungary is Europe’s unlikely leader in kosher foie gras production — to Viktor Orban’s advantage.