Viktor Orbán congratulated Netanyahu in advance on his victory in the Israeli elections

Viktor Orbán congratulated Benjamin Netanyahu on his party's victory in the Israeli elections, despite the coalition not having a majority. He praised Netanyahu for defying predictions and expressed hope for his continued leadership. As of 85% of votes counted, Netanyahu's coalition leads with 53 seats against 48 for the opposing coalition, while Arab parties hold 19 seats. This election follows the Hamas attack on October 7, marking a significant moment in Israeli politics, with Netanyahu's long tenure at stake. The election's outcome may not drastically alter Israel's military and foreign policy, regardless of which coalition wins.