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


Hungary president signs Sweden's NATO membership ratification

After frequent delays and accusations of hostilities, the Hungarian president finally signed the bill ratifying Sweden's membership in NATO, which requires all member states to approve new additions.

 Army members walk in the snow as Finnish and Swedish troops participate in NATO's Nordic Response 24 exercise near Hetta, Finland, March 5, 2024.

Hungary blocks two EU statements against Israel's war in Gaza - exclusive

The Post learned that Foreign Minister Israel Katz, who was at the Munich Security Conference, had personally called his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó and asked that he help Israel.

 Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and his Israeli counterpart Israel Katz

Hungary far-right would lay claim to western Ukraine should it lose statehood in war

Our Homeland leader, Laszlo Toroczkai, said that should Ukraine lose statehood, Hungary could lay claim to Transcarpathia.

 Laszlo Toroczkai, leader of the far-right Our Home Movement political party, speaks during a protest against criminal attacks caused by youth, in Torokszentmiklos, Hungary, May 21, 2019.

Germany, Hungary issue passports to Israeli hostages in Gaza - exclusive

Foreign countries that issue passports to hostages in Gaza could provide a layer of protection to the victims.

 FAMILIES OF Hamas's hostages are seen a the Knesset, on December 25, 2023.

Soros foundation accuses Hungarian government campaign of antisemitism

A Hungarian government spokesman said accusations the campaign was antisemitic were "groundless."

Billionaire investor George Soros speaks to the audience at the Schumpeter Award in Vienna, Austria June 21, 2019.

Israeli soccer team falls to Romania in Hungary

Zahavi, National Team eliminated from Euro qualifying with 2-1 defeat in penultimate contest.

 ISRAEL FANS display flags and signs during the blue-and-white’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Romania on Saturday night at Pancho Arena in Felcsút, Hungary.

130 Gaza border area kids taken to Hungary to watch Israeli soccer team

"We want to provide an opportunity for the people of Israel to unite around an event that embodies national pride and a triumph for the Blue and White," the initiative's organizer said.

 A delegation of Israelis flew to Hungary to watch their national team compete against Romania and Switzerland.

Fulfilling a century-old promise: A journey to San Vigilio in a soldier's memory

San Vigilio is as beautiful as my great-uncle described in his diary when he served as a doctor in the Austro-Hungarian army on the Italian front.

 A view of San Vigilio village that Dr. Isaac Barasch loved so much

Israelis, Poles and Hungarians to launch DemoCrisis network

Countries like Hungary and Poland have been ruled by populist and nationalist governments, so connecting their national issues to that of Israel hits close to home.

 Israeli national flags flutter in front of an office tower at a business park also housing high tech companies, at Ofer Park in Petah Tikva, Israel August 27, 2020.

Hungarian con men assault, hurl antisemitic abuse at Israeli tourists - report

One con man punched the 65-year-old disabled mother, while the other attempted to rob the daughter.

 Tamar Gvirtz-Hayardeni and mother on their way to Budapest.