Netanyahu to Visit Hungary in Defiance of ICC Arrest Warrant

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban reaffirms refusal to enforce ICC warrant as Netanyahu plans first European trip since charges over Gaza conflict.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to visit Hungary from Wednesday to Sunday, marking his first European trip since the ICC issued an arrest warrant against him in November 2024.
The ICC accuses Netanyahu of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza, with the warrant sparking global debate over international law and enforcement obligations.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban invited Netanyahu shortly after the warrant's issuance, pledging not to enforce it despite Hungary's obligations under the Rome Statute.
Orban criticized the ICC's actions as destabilizing and has maintained a close political alliance with Netanyahu, emphasizing Hungary's support for Israel.
Hungary's refusal to comply with the ICC warrant raises questions about the enforceability of international legal frameworks and the precedent set by selective compliance.