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Herzog to Travel to Hungary, Meet with PM Magyar, at Netanyahu's Request

Herzog said Hungary’s zero-tolerance stance on antisemitism and cooperation with Israel are key to protecting Jewish life and regional security.

  • On Tuesday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Budapest for a one-day diplomatic visit, meeting Hungarian President Andrs Baka at Sndor Palace to discuss bilateral ties.
  • This trip marks the first visit by a senior Israeli official since Peter Magyar took over from Viktor Orban in April, signaling continuity after Hungary's recent political transition.
  • Hungarian President Baka reaffirmed Hungary's commitment to protecting Jewish communities, stating the country "condemns all forms of antisemitism in the strongest possible terms" while hosting the Voice of the People conference.
  • Herzog emphasized cooperation against threats originating from Iran, noting "freedom and self-determination are values worth protecting and defending" as he reflected on the 70th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution.
  • Baka described Israel as an important economic partner, stating Hungary intends to continue pragmatic cooperation with the country in the coming years to build a secure technological future.
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Jichák Hercog also met with his Hungarian colleague, András Baka.

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They agreed that it is a common interest to further strengthen the close historical, cultural, economic and defense cooperation between Israel and Hungary.

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Yitzhak Herzog met with Péter Magyar in Budapest, invited the Prime Minister to visit Israel

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Prime Minister Péter Magyar received Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog in Budapest. During the meeting, they discussed strengthening relations between the two countries, including economic and defense cooperation, according to a Facebook post by Prime Minister Péter Magyar.

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Jewish News Syndicate broke the news in Jerusalem, Israel on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
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