Lapid claimed that Israel would become Hungary, and received an unexpected answer from the country

Baltz Urbanthe political advisor to the Prime Minister of Hungary Victor Urbancriticized the opposition leader’s tweet today (Friday). Yair Lapidwho claimed that the reform of the judicial system will lead to bleak economic data like in Hungary.

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Mr. @yairlapidlosing an election’s tough, but it’s no excuse to spread #FakeNews.

HU’s econ up by 4.5% , unemployment at record low 3.9% in 2022.

Israel’s clearly not Hungary, it must forge its own path.

🇮🇱🤝🇭🇺Hungary remains a true friend of Israel. https://t.co/9Wiha7NnNh

— Balázs Orbán (@BalazsOrban_HU) January 27, 2023

“Hungary with 24% inflation and a 48% increase in food prices this year. That’s where Levin and Netanyahu are leading us,” Lapid wrote in a tweet. On the other hand, he was answered by the political advisor of the Prime Minister of Hungary, who wrote that “Losing the elections is difficult, but it is not an excuse for spreading false news. The Hungarian economy is growing, and the unemployment rate is at a negative record. Israel is certainly not Hungary, it has to carve its own path. Hungary remains a true friend of Israel.”