{"id":3554,"date":"2026-07-13T05:28:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T03:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antipropaganda.hu\/?p=3554"},"modified":"2026-07-13T05:28:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T03:28:33","slug":"hasbara-kritika-neokohn-maya-kadosh-izraeli-nagykovet-magyarorszag-igaz-es-megbizhato-szovetseges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antipropaganda.hu\/en\/hasbara-kritika-neokohn-maya-kadosh-izraeli-nagykovet-magyarorszag-igaz-es-megbizhato-szovetseges\/","title":{"rendered":"Hasbara criticism: Israeli Ambassador Neokohn-Maya Kadosh: Hungary is a true and reliable ally"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hungary has consistently proven to be a true and reliable ally, firmly standing by us in the most important moments, wrote Israeli Ambassador Maya Kadosh after her meeting with the Minister of Defense in Budapest.<\/span><\/p>\n

It was an honor for me to meet with the Hungarian Minister of Defense, Dr. Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi, today \u2013 he wrote\u00a0In his Facebook post<\/a>\u00a0Israel<\/strong>\u00a0Budapest\u00a0ambassador<\/strong>e.<\/p>\n

\u201eOur conversation confirmed the deep and long-standing friendship between our two nations, based on shared values, mutual respect, and a rich history of cooperation,\u201d said Maya Kadosh.<\/p>\n

\u201e"During our meeting, I expressed my deep appreciation for Hungary's unwavering support for Israel, especially in the most difficult times," he emphasized.<\/p>\n

Israeli ambassador hopes for further cooperation<\/h3>\n

\u201e"Hungary has consistently proven to be a true and reliable ally, standing firmly by our side in the most important moments.".<\/p>\n

Looking forward, I am confident that our continued cooperation will further strengthen our shared strategic interests.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

"I look forward to deepening our cooperation in addressing today's security challenges, ensuring regional stability, and protecting the future of both our peoples," the Israeli ambassador wrote in his post.<\/p>\n

The minister has not yet commented on Israel.<\/h3>\n

Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi \u2013 who had not yet posted at the time of publication of this article\u00a0To your Facebook page<\/a>\u00a0the meeting \u2013 so far he has not spoken about Israeli-Hungarian relations, and he has mostly only spoken about the Israeli-Hamas war\u00a0declared<\/a>, which equally warned both sides against escalation. Moreover, in N\u00e9pszava in November 2023<\/p>\n

He accused both terrorists and Israel of \u201edressing them in religious and cultural garb and using the simple but effective method of stereotyping to reduce rational thought.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The defense minister, who attended the NATO summit in Ankara this week with Prime Minister P\u00e9ter Magyar and Foreign Minister Anita Orb\u00e1n, wrote in his Facebook post: "Hungary's security is not guaranteed by loud statements, but by reliable partnerships, a prepared national defense, and a common deterrent capability."\u201e<\/p>\n

\u201e"The Hungarian interest is clear: to defend the country, strengthen the capabilities of the Hungarian Defense Forces, and build international cooperation that increases the security of our citizens," he emphasized.<\/p>\n

This article is a classic example of the intersection of diplomatic protocol text and political journalism, where the narrative of a \u201ereliable ally\u201d stands in stark contrast to real political caution. Here is a critical analysis of the article:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Diplomatic narrative vs. reality<\/h3>\n

Ambassador Maya Kadosh\u2019s words (\u201etrue and reliable ally,\u201d \u201eunwavering support\u201d) are part of the usual diplomatic politeness panels. The purpose of the text is clear: to legitimize Israel\u2019s current security policy moves by emphasizing the intimacy of bilateral relations, especially in light of the events in Gaza.<\/p>\n

However, the contradiction in the article \u2013 that the Hungarian government side (Ruszin-Szendi Romulusz) did not give the meeting a similar amount of publicity \u2013 is noteworthy. This suggests that while the Israeli side is interested in maintaining the image of an \u201eally\u201d, the Hungarian government is avoiding full engagement for tactical reasons and is trying to balance by referring to the NATO context and general \u201esecurity\u201d.<\/p>\n

2. The trap of \u201estereotyping\u201d<\/h3>\n

From a critical perspective, the minister's earlier quote from 2023, in which he accused both sides (Israel and Hamas) of "reducing common sense", is particularly interesting. This wording stands in stark contrast to the "friendship based on shared values" suggested by the ambassador. The minister's position - which prefers "trusted partnerships" over "loud statements" - shows that Budapest is currently in the to cool pragmatism<\/b> strives: it does not want to fully identify itself with Israeli policy, because that would be to the detriment of stability within NATO and in the region (e.g. Middle East relations).<\/p>\n

3. Shortcomings in the text<\/h3>\n

Both the article and the ambassador\u2019s post completely ignore the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, which is currently the focus of international attention. The terms \u201eaddressing security challenges\u201d and \u201eregional stability\u201d serve as euphemisms that mask specific military actions.<\/p>\n

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    Missing perspective:<\/b> The article does not even mention how \u201esecurity cooperation\u201d specifically affects Hungarian society, or how it relates to Hungarian public opinion, which, as we have seen, is increasingly critical of Israeli policy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Manipulative framing:<\/b> The fact that the article specifically highlights that the minister has not yet commented<\/i>, gives the writing a kind of "accountability" tone, as if a stronger, more committed federal statement were expected from the minister.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Summary<\/h3>\n

    The article reveals an asymmetrical communication: Israel is trying to place Hungary in the camp of "unwavering supporters" and keep it there, while the Hungarian government - in line with the "clear Hungarian interest" formulated at the NATO summit - prefers to avoid taking a sharp stance that would go against the international diplomatic mainstream or its own strategic balancing policy.<\/p>\n

    The text is not actually about the meeting, but about the about diplomatic tension<\/b> is the tension between Israeli expectations and the Hungarian government's cautious, "multi-legged" foreign policy.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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