Israel must react cautiously to Austria's political situation as the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) achieves a historical victory in the general election. Israel has boycotted the FPÖ due to its Nazi connections, but some members and voters of the party support Israel and face similar threats from radical Islamists. While the Austrian Conservative Party remains a true friend of Israel, forming a coalition with the far-right could have a negative effect on the pro-Israeli legacy. Israel should consider opening channels of communication with its friends within the FPÖ to influence the party's positions on important issues.