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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 looks on, as he meets with members of the U.S. Congress at the Capitol in Washington, U.S., February 6, 2025. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura/File Photo
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Overview

  • 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.