Hungary Announces ICC Withdrawal Following Netanyahu Visit

Hungary's decision to leave the International Criminal Court and defy an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu has drawn global criticism and raised questions about international justice.

Hungary has formally announced plans to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, becoming the only EU member state not part of the court if the process is finalized.
The announcement coincided with a state visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is wanted by the ICC for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.
Despite its planned withdrawal, Hungary remains obligated to cooperate with ongoing ICC cases, including the arrest warrant for Netanyahu, under the Rome Statute's provisions.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán criticized the ICC as a 'political forum,' aligning with Netanyahu's dismissal of the court as a 'corrupt organization.'
Human rights organizations and international legal experts have condemned Hungary's move, warning it undermines the global accountability mechanisms established by the ICC.