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Middle Israel: Orbán’s defeat, Hungary's political shift, and lessons for Israel - opinion

Hungary's defeat of Orbán’s authoritarianism offers a powerful lesson for Israel. Can Israel learn from Hungary’s democratic shift and face its own political challenges?

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks during a media briefing in Budapest, Hungary, December 21, 2022.
HUNGARIAN ELECTION winner Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition Tisza Party, speaks to the media in Budapest, on Wednesday.

Elections polls in Hungary and the Israeli lesson - opinion

A drone view shows people gathering at Nasser hospital as they welcome freed Palestinian prisoners released by Israel as part of a hostages-prisoners swap and a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, October 13, 2025.

Terrorist released in Schalit, Oct. 7 hostage deals to give Hungary, Spain talks

PETER MAGYAR, leader of the opposition Tisza Party, speaks during a press conference a day after the parliamentary election, in which Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat, Budapest, Hungary, April 13, 2026.

Netanyahu, Hungary’s PM-elect Peter Magyar hold first call, pledge continued close ties


Hungary withdraws scholarship from Jordanian student who interrupted Israeli professor

Hungary's Culture and Innovation Minister Balázs Hankó initiated the withdrawal of the scholarship and stated that "Hungary is not only an ally, but also a friend of Israel."

A student wear a Keffiyeh on campus. Ilustrative.

Hungary to revoke scholarship of pro-Palestinian student who disrupted Israeli lecturer

Eötvös Loránd University was "deeply shocked" after a student disrupted a lecture by Israeli historian Alexander Yakobson.

Balazs HANKO for Hungary during the meeting of Minister of the European Union for Education Youth Culture and Sport in the European Council in Brussels in Belgium on 12th of May 2025.

High-status seventh-century Avar warrior grave uncovered at Aba-Székesfehérvár border in Hungary

Volunteers from the Szent István Király Museum crafted a bespoke wooden crate to safely extract a fragile sabre, an exceptionally rare Avar weapon.

Grave. Illustration.

Kenyan plane carrying Hungarian and German tourists crashes, 11 killed

The plane was carrying eight Hungarians and two Germans. "Sadly, there are no survivors," Mombasa Air Safari said in a statement.

Security officials secure the wreckage of the aircraft 5Y-CCA operated by Mombasa Air Services, which crashed on its way from Diani to Kichwa Tembo, at the Tsimba Golini area in Kwale County, Kenya, October 28, 2025

Israel, Hungary join forces to combat rising antisemitism in Europe, Diaspora Ministry announces

Israel's Minister Amichai Chikli and Hungary's Minister János Bóka met Monday to discuss rising rates of antisemitism across Europe.

Israeli Minister Amichai Chikli and Hungarian Minister Minister János Bóka meet to discuss European antisemitism, Oct. 2025

Israeli FM Gideon Sa'ar: Palestinian Authority 'never stopped' terror stipends, just changed method

Gideon Sa’ar condemns the Palestinian Authority's continued payments to terrorists, calling on Europe to follow Hungary's example and demand accountability.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar holds a press conference with his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó in Budapest, October 27, 2025

Who is Omri Miran, the Hungarian-Israeli hostage finally returning to his wife and daughters?

The father-of-two was abducted in front of his family from Kibbutz Nahal Oz after terrorists livestreamed the family for three hours.

Omri Miran

Back to Budapest: A mixed experience

Before the Holocaust, 24% of Budapest’s population had been Jewish. Today, there are some 100,000 Hungarian Jews.

THE WRITER and some of her family outside the synagogue, at the same spot where her parents stood after their wedding in December 1947.

Israel, Hungary sign agreement to further cooperation in space-related fields

"The agreement we have signed constitutes a significant milestone in Israel-Hungary relations," Innovation, Science, and Technology Minister Gila Gamliel said.

Innovation, Science and Technology Minister Gila Gamliel and Hungary’s National Economy Minister, Márton Nagy, signing an agreement to further cooperation in the field of space, September 16, 2025.

Hungary rejects European anti-Israel sentiments after foreign minister meets with Israeli official

As many European nations turn their backs on Israel, Hungary remains a proud ally and refuses to bow to international pressure.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto arrive to a joint news conference in Budapest, Hungary, September 8, 2025