‘He emphasized that the goal of military operations, however, is not bloodshed, but to eliminate armed threats with as few civilian casualties as possible. Yet, according to the panellists, Western media often distorts this, replacing the complex reality of war with oversimplified narratives.’
‘If the government of Israel continues to cause the expense and bureaucratic harassment for the granting of routine visas that for decades have been routine, I will have no other choice than to instruct our consular section to review options for reciprocal treatment of Israeli citizens seeking visas to the United States.’
After opposition led by Hungary, the EU has softened its stance on Israel despite growing calls for sanctions and trade restrictions.
‘I’m a Jew who does not bow down and does not beg to be heard, but states his opinion without hesitation.’
‘When Israeli cities burned and much of Europe hid behind legalese, it was Serbia loading pallets of 155 mm shells, the Czech Republic dispatching armour plates, and Hungary vetoing hostile resolutions and defending Israel on the world stage. They may not be Europe’s largest economies or loudest voices, but they acted decisively when it mattered most. ‘
‘And therein lies the challenge: while Russia’s decline creates a vacuum, China fills it with discretion. It has not entered the war—but it shapes its parameters. It has not declared sides—but it has ensured that one survives. That ambiguity is not a flaw of Beijing’s strategy. It is the strategy.’
Is Israel prepared for any unexpected scenario of war? What was the casus belli, and what is the war goal for the Jewish state? Can Israel’s Palestinian and Iranian policies be defended? We asked Israel’s ambassador to Hungary about the war.
President Donald Trump announced a full ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran, bringing an end to what he called the 12-day war. The truce, reached with US mediation, is set to take effect Tuesday at midnight Washington time.
‘The Olympic Committee highlights that this arrangement has been carefully coordinated with various sports federations and includes collaborations with local clubs throughout Europe. This cooperative effort not only exemplifies excellent diplomatic relations but also a shared commitment to sports and cultural exchange.’
In response to the Israeli air strike on Iran last week, oil prices rose about 10 per cent on the international commodity markets, which, in turn, raised gas prices in the US. This is not good news for the Trump administration, as so far it has been served well by low gas prices and favourable monthly inflation reports.