In Budapest, Herzog meets Hungary’s new PM Magyar, who pledges to visit Israel
Visit marks first meeting since defeat of longtime premier Viktor Orban, a supporter of Israel and close Netanyahu ally; president also meets his Hungarian counterpart Baka
Hungarian President András Baka and Israeli President Isaac Herzog met in Budapest to discuss the strong ties between their countries. Both leaders emphasized that Hungary and Israel have maintained cordial and stable relations. Herzog acknowledged Hungary's role as a nation that fought for freedom during the 1956 Revolution and highlighted Hungary's allyship in Israel's fight against terror.
He also expressed gratitude for Hungary's stance against antisemitism and invited Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar to visit Israel in the future.
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