Netanyahu to Visit Hungary Despite ICC Arrest Warrant for Gaza War Crimes
The Israeli prime minister's April 2 visit defies international calls for accountability as ceasefire negotiations with Hamas continue.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Hungary on April 2, 2025, despite an ICC arrest warrant accusing him of war crimes in Gaza.
- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban invited Netanyahu and denounced the ICC's decision as 'shameful,' asserting Hungary is not obligated to comply due to constitutional reasons.
- The Gaza conflict, sparked by a Hamas attack in October 2023, has resulted in over 50,000 deaths and the displacement of more than 90% of Gaza's population.
- A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas collapsed on March 18, 2025, with renewed Israeli airstrikes and land incursions intensifying violence.
- Ceasefire negotiations are ongoing, with Hamas reportedly accepting a mediator-proposed plan while Israel has presented a counter-proposal.