Israeli stabbed at Hungary's Ozora music festival, two suspects arrested

In a separate incident, several foreigners, including an Israeli citizen, were arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking at the festival and on their way to it.Follow us on GoogleThe Ozora Festival in Hungary.(photo credit: Shutterstock/via Walla)ByAMIT AVITAN, YOAV ETIELJULY 30, 2026 23:38Updated: JULY 30, 2026 23:44Two men have been arrested on suspicion of stabbing an Israeli man in his 30s on the grounds of the Ozora Festival in Hungary on Thursday.The Israeli was evacuated to the hospital to receive medical treatment.According to Hungarian media reports, Hungarian police on Thursday morning responded to a report from festival security personnel about a stabbing at the event site.The investigation is ongoing, police said, adding that it is increasing its presence and checks at the festival site in cooperation with the organizers, to ensure the safety of participants. The Ozora Festival, one of the largest trance and art festivals in Europe, takes place annually in Hungary and attracts thousands of participants from all over the world.Police cars stand outside the courthouse in Budapest on February 4, 2026; illustrative. (credit: Attila KISBENEDEK / AFP via Getty Images)Four arrested in Hungary for drug traffickingIn a separate incident, Hungarian authorities reported several drug-related arrests on the festival grounds.Three men, a Belgian, an Israeli, and a Portuguese citizen, were arrested on Monday at the festival grounds after being caught selling drugs. Proceedings have been opened against the three for drug trafficking.On Sunday evening, police in Hungary's Tolna district arrested a 27-year-old Israeli on the way to the festival in a rented car with German license plates. A search of the vehicle found a significant amount of party drugs, which were suspected to be intended for sale at the event.Today, the Szekszárd District Court extended the Israeli's detention by a month, citing fears of him being a flight risk due to the lack of ties to Hungary and concerns about obstructing the investigation.Follow us on Google