US EditionNetanyahu and Orbán's close ties bring Israel's Euro 2024 qualifying matches to Hungary
- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, known for his close relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has offered Hungary as a safe location for Israel's soccer team amidst rising fears of antisemitic acts in Europe. The matches will be played in the Pancho Arena, a controversial stadium close to Orbán's estate.
- Despite some criticism for his praise of Hungary's former pro-Nazi leader and campaigns against philanthropist George Soros, Orbán has been commended for his "zero-tolerance" policy on antisemitism. Israel's ambassador to Hungary expressed confidence in Hungary's security in hosting the matches.
- Hungary's hosting of Israel's team in Felcsut will strengthen the ties between Budapest and Jerusalem, with Budapest being seen as a safe place for Jews. The Hungarian government has been combating antisemitism and supporting the Jewish community, as acknowledged by Israel's ambassador.
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Netanyahu And Orbán's Close Ties Bring Israel's Euro 2024 Qualifying Matches To Hungary
Even before last month’s Hamas attacks in Israel, the leader of Hungary had long promoted his country as the safest in Europe for Jews. Now the Israeli men’s soccer team is taking his word and heading to a tiny Hungarian village as it prepares to play its remaining home games in the Euro 2024 qualifying tournament.
Netanyahu and Orban's close ties bring Israel's Euro 2024 qualifying matches to Hungary
Even before last month's Hamas attacks in Israel, the leader of Hungary had long promoted his country as the safest in Europe for Jews. Now the Israeli men's soccer team is taking his word and heading to a tiny Hungarian village as it prepares to play its remaining home games in the Euro 2024 qualifying tournament.
Netanyahu and Orbán’s close ties bring Israel’s Euro 2024 qualifying matches to Hungary
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Even before last month’s Hamas attacks in Israel, the leader of Hungary had long promoted his country as the safest in Europe for Jews. Now the Israeli men’s soccer team is taking his word and heading to a tiny Hungarian village as it prepares to play its remaining home games in the Euro 2024 qualifying tournament. With fears of antisemitic acts on the rise around Europe, concern for the players’ security is top of mind.…
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