Ambassador Hadas-Handelsman called the relationship between the Orban government and Hungary's Jewish community strong.
The repairs could cost more than $8 million, Hungary Today reported.
In at attempt to make a change in the Hungarian government, an unlikely alliance has formed.
Trump and Netanyahu have warm relations with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Hungarian Jewish group Mazsihisz, which is coordinating the renovation, became aware of the fraud last month.
How to work with the government is an understandably divisive issue in a country whose government is often accused of encouraging anti-Semitic rhetoric.
Budapest is not only considered by many to be the most beautiful city in eastern Europe, but also a well-situated portal to Western Europe.
The row surrounding Poland’s Holocaust law will not reverse the evolution of a strategic alliance between Central Europe and the Jewish state.
Which team do you support – Team Merkon or Team Orbvini?
Despite the question marks regarding Orban’s Fidesz Party, there is no clear cut reason for Netanyahu to reject Orban’s extended hand.