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Hungary Withdraws from ICC During Netanyahu's Controversial Visit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, under an ICC arrest warrant for alleged war crimes, visits Hungary as the country announces its exit from the international court.

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Le premier ministre israélien Benjamin Netanyahou se rend à Budapest le 2 avril 2025 pour s’entretenir avec le premier ministre hongrois Viktor Orban et d’autres hauts responsables hongrois avant de rentrer en Israël le 6 avril.
L’avion du premier ministre israélien à Budapest, le jeudi 3 avril 2025.
Au centre, le premier ministre israélien Benyamin Netanyahou, avec à droite le premier ministre hongrois Viktor Orban, jeudi 3 avril 2025.

Overview

  • Hungary officially announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) on April 3, 2025, citing political bias in the institution.
  • The announcement coincides with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Hungary, his first to a European ICC member state since the issuance of an ICC arrest warrant against him in November 2024.
  • Netanyahu's visit, invited by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, is seen as a defiance of the ICC and an attempt to normalize his international travel despite the warrant.
  • The ICC has criticized Hungary for not enforcing the arrest warrant, emphasizing member states' legal obligation to comply with its decisions.
  • Netanyahu's visit also highlights his efforts to strengthen alliances and seek support for a U.S.-backed plan for Gaza while navigating significant political challenges in Israel.