Overview

• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived in Hungary for a four-day visit, defying an ICC arrest warrant issued over alleged war crimes in Gaza.
• Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has publicly stated that Hungary will not enforce the ICC warrant, criticizing the court's actions as politically motivated.
• The ICC has reiterated that its member states are legally obligated to enforce its rulings, including arrest warrants, and criticized Hungary's stance as a violation of international law.
• Netanyahu's visit underscores his close relationship with Orbán, who has been increasingly critical of international institutions like the ICC and has suggested Hungary might withdraw from the court.
• Human rights organizations have condemned Hungary's decision to host Netanyahu, calling it a breach of obligations and a disregard for accountability in global conflicts.