Israel-Hungary

Netanyahu holds first phone call with new Hungarian PM-elect

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hungary’s incoming leader Peter Magyar agree to maintain close ties, exchange visits, in first phone call.

Netanyahu thanks ‘true friend’ Orban, signals new chapter

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises Viktor Orban’s steadfast support for Israel and looks ahead to strengthening ties with Hungary’s new leadership.

Yair Netanyahu:

'Israel has neutralized all existential threats'

Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, spoke at a pro-Israel convention organized by the Centre for Fundamental Rights in Budapest.

Israeli MKs:

Hungary stands alone in Europe backing Israel amid war

Speaking to Arutz Sheva in Budapest, MKs Tal and Rothman praise Hungary’s support, urge Israel to deepen ties with allies and take a tougher stance against its enemies.

Hungarian Foreign Minister:

'We stand with you'

Samaria governor Yossi Dagan has concluded a series of meetings in Budapest aimed at vetoing sanctions against Israel and strengthening international support for sovereignty.

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.

'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.

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.'

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 open trade office in Jerusalem

Hungarian PM announces his country will open a trade office in Jerusalem that has “diplomatic status”.

Hungarian PM to visit Israel

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban slated to visit Israel on July 19.

Netanyahu: The Jewish people were blessed with ingenuity

Netanyahu visits Budapest synagogue with Hungarian counterpart, calls to stand against anti-Semitism and anti-Israelism.