Hungary Announces ICC Withdrawal During Netanyahu's Controversial Visit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, under ICC arrest warrant, is welcomed in Hungary as the country declares its plan to exit the International Criminal Court.

Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Hungary marks his first trip to a European ICC member state since the court issued an arrest warrant in November 2024 for alleged war crimes in Gaza.
Hungary's government announced its intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, citing constitutional reasons for not enforcing the warrant.
The withdrawal process will take one year, but Hungary remains bound by obligations incurred during its ICC membership until the exit is finalized.
Hungary is the first European country to declare its withdrawal from the ICC, joining the Philippines and Burundi in rejecting the court's jurisdiction.
The visit underscores the close political ties between Netanyahu and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who both oppose international judicial oversight and promote nationalist policies.