Hungary has declared its intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), a decision that emerged just hours following the arrival of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Budapest, despite an outstanding international arrest warrant against him.
Hungary Announces Withdrawal from the International Criminal Court
Hungary Announces Withdrawal from the International Criminal Court
Hungary's government opts to exit the ICC, coinciding with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's controversial visit.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's administration emphasized its refusal to comply with ICC regulations regarding the warrant issued in November for Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, both accused of war crimes linked to the Gaza Strip. Instead, the Hungarian government welcomed Netanyahu with a formal ceremony, signaling a clear disregard for the ICC's authority. Gergely Gulyas, Orban’s chief of staff, announced on social media that the country would initiate the withdrawal process "in accordance with constitutional and international law frameworks". This decision highlights Hungary's defiance in the face of international legal norms and reflects broader geopolitical alignments within Eastern Europe.
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