Viktor Orban

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


Benedict funeral to be similar to that of reigning popes

The retired former pope has been laying in state without the papal regalia, but will be buried in the traditional three coffins in the Vatican.

 Faithful pay homage to former Pope Benedict, as his body lies in state at St. Peter's Basilica, at the Vatican, January 3, 2023.

International congratulations start coming in for Netanyahu

Following Benjamin Netanyahu's election victory, world leaders congratulated him on social media, confirming their cooperation with his government,

 Likud party leader Benjamin Netanyahu waves as he addresses his supporters at his party headquarters during Israel's general election in Jerusalem, November 2, 2022.

Israel Elections: If Netanyahu wins, democracy is in peril - opinion

Benjamin Netanyahu winning the election could jeopardize democracy and make Israel the next Hungary, with Netanyahu the next Viktor Orban.

 Opposition head Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to tesitfy before the Meron Disaster Inquiry Committee, in Jerusalem, on July 21, 2022

Hungary is no longer a full democracy, Europe declares in vote

The European Commission is expected to propose cutting 70% of Hungary’s cohesion funds on Sunday, but will also open the door to a compromise.

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives for the European Union leaders summit, as EU's leaders attempt to agree on Russian oil sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Brussels, Belgium May 30, 2022.

‘The Consultant’: The contradictions of a GOP, Israeli political wizard

Arthur Finkelstein was the master political consultant who changed political campaigning all over the world. He helped Republicans, Benjamin Netanyahu and Viktor Orban.

 ARTHUR FINKELSTEIN with Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara.

Hungary's Viktor Orbán is not antisemitic - opinion

It was an Orbán government that established the Memorial Day for the Hungarian Victims of the Holocaust and founded the Holocaust Museum.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is greeted on arrival at Ben-Gurion Airport, July 18, 2018

Viktor Orban's antisemitism and those who enable it - opinion

If the slick talking points and the chorus of enablers allows Orbán to use antisemitism for political gain, what’s to stop those other leaders from doing the same?

 HUNGARIAN PRIME Minister Viktor Orban sits before taking the oath of office in parliament in Budapest, in May, following his latest re-election.

Pope thanks Orban for taking Ukrainians, Orban invites pope to Hungary

Orban spoke to the pope privately for about 40 minutes.

 Pope Francis meets Hungarian PM Orban at the Vatican

Hungary's foreign ministry summons Ukrainian envoy over 'insults'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday said Orban feared Russia's influence and would have to choose between Moscow and the "other world."

vHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visits the Ukraine-Hungary border where people cross into the country to flee the Russian massive military operation against Ukraine, in Beregsurany, Hungary, February 26, 2022.

Hungary’s Orban wins election, declares victory over enemies – including Soros and Zelensky

Orban’s Fidesz party won 53% percent of the vote, enjoying an 18-point lead on the runner-up.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is greeted on arrival at Ben-Gurion Airport, July 18, 2018