Hungarian Jews spark backlash with letter condemning both Gaza war and local Jewish leaders

Over 300 Jews signed an open letter expressing “solidarity with all those involved in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict,” and denouncing the Israeli government.

(L to R): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu andHungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban (illustration).

(L to R): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu andHungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban (illustration).

(photo credit: Getty/Kent Nishimura ,im WATSON/AFP, Noppasin Wongchum)

ByJTA STAFF

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 01:17