Hungary has repeatedly used its EU veto to block sanctions on Israel; if opposition leader Péter Magyar wins and aligns with Brussels to unlock billions in funding, Jerusalem could lose its last line of defense in the bloc
Itamar Eichner|Yesterday | 21:40Add a comment
According to all polls, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is expected to lose Sunday’s election to his rival Péter Magyar, a development that would deal a significant blow to Israel. While Israel would lose one of its closest allies, it would not necessarily lose Hungary altogether.
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In Israel, officials are closely watching the race. Orbán is fighting a defensive campaign, and a victory for him would defy expectations. Magyar’s Tisza party has been deploying activists in an effort to disrupt Orbán’s campaign rallies, a tactic previously uncommon in Hungary.
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