Hungary Withdraws from ICC During Netanyahu's State Visit

Hungary begins the formal process to leave the International Criminal Court, rejecting its obligation to enforce an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Hungary announced on April 3, 2025, that it will withdraw from the International Criminal Court, initiating a year-long process to complete its exit.
The decision coincided with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's state visit to Budapest, where he praised Hungary's move as 'bold and principled.'
Hungary has refused to enforce the ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu, citing the Rome Statute's lack of full incorporation into Hungarian law.
The withdrawal makes Hungary the only European Union member state to leave the ICC, drawing criticism from human rights organizations and international legal bodies.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban described the ICC as a 'political court,' aligning Hungary with Israel and the United States in opposing the court's legitimacy.