Hungary's Peter Magyar Ends Orban Rule, Pledges ICC Return While Maintaining Israel Ties

Hungary's elections ended Orban's 16-year rule with a decisive victory for Peter Magyar's Tisza party.

“Hungary Election Sparks Concern for Jewish and Israeli Communities In an historic turnout for Hungary’s elections on Sunday, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s 16-year leadership ended with a major victory for his opponent Peter Magyar”

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Magyar pledged to rejoin the ICC, reversing Orban's withdrawal made in solidarity with Netanyahu.

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He emphasized that Hungary and Israel share a special relationship, with one of the largest Jewish communities in Europe.

He cautioned that Hungary could no longer be guaranteed to block EU decisions regarding Israel.

Netanyahu extended deep appreciation for Orban while congratulating Magyar.

Magyar announced Hungary would continue to block EU sanctions against Israel.

The EU's foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas voiced frustration at Hungary.

Haaretz

Consensus among EU states on sanctioning Israel is far weaker than backing for Ukraine.

Magyar also pledged to unblock a €90 billion loan for Ukraine.

The Kremlin said Russia respected the choice of Hungarian voters.

About 100,000 Jewish people live largely worry-free in Hungary.

“Peter Magyar has ended Viktor Orbán’s 16-year tenure as Hungary’s prime minister, sending the closest ally of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu packing after a decisive vote on Sunday”

Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Magyar is unlikely to be as forceful an ally of Netanyahu as Orban has been.

Rabbi Joseph Frolich noted Magyar's silence was a turnoff for some Jewish voters.

The election is seen as a setback for the global right.

Magyar thanked both Moscow and Beijing for pragmatic cooperation.