Israeli President Herzog to Meet Hungary's New PM Magyar in Budapest
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
President Isaac Herzog will meet Hungary's new Prime Minister Péter Magyar in Budapest next week, marking their first encounter since Magyar took office. The leaders will discuss Israeli-Hungarian relations, the strained Israeli-European ties, and upcoming Israeli elections. Magyar reversed a decision by his predecessor Viktor Orbán to leave the International Criminal Court, a move that impacts Hungary's obligations regarding international arrest warrants.
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- President Isaac Herzog will meet Hungary's new Prime Minister Péter Magyar in Budapest next week.
- This will be the first meeting between a senior Israeli official and Magyar since he took office.
- Discussions will cover Israeli-Hungarian relations and strained Israeli-European ties.
- Magyar reversed his predecessor's decision to withdraw Hungary from the International Criminal Court.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not yet confirmed attendance at an upcoming Hungarian event.
President of Israel Isaac Herzog is scheduled to meet with Hungary's new Prime Minister Péter Magyar in Budapest next week. Magyar recently replaced Viktor Orbán, who served as prime minister for nearly 20 years before his term ended in April. The meeting will occur during Herzog's planned visit to the Hungarian capital for the "Voice of the People" conference, which gathers Jewish individuals globally to address challenges facing the Jewish people.
This encounter will mark the first meeting between a senior Israeli official and Magyar since he assumed office. Sources indicate the discussions will focus on the bilateral relationship between Israel and Hungary in the post-Orbán era. Additionally, the Israeli-European relationship, strained over the past three years, is expected to be a topic, as are the upcoming 26th Knesset elections, which will take place shortly after the meeting.
Magyar has recently commented on foreign media regarding the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant. In a foreign press interview, he stated that while leaders would attend an event in Hungary on October 23, "to the best of my knowledge, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not indicated he will attend." He also mentioned President Herzog's expected visit to Budapest a few days prior.
Notably, Magyar reversed Orbán's decision to withdraw Hungary from the International Criminal Court, a move Orbán had made in support of Netanyahu and opposition to the arrest warrant. Hungary's continued membership means it is obligated to arrest anyone with an international arrest warrant entering its territory. Despite this, Magyar has invited Netanyahu for a visit and expressed a desire to maintain close bilateral ties.
Herzog congratulated Magyar on his election victory in April, expressing anticipation for deepening the historical friendship and relations between Israel and Hungary, with the vibrant Hungarian Jewish community serving as a strong bridge. He also thanked Orbán for his long-standing friendship and support for Israel.
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