Hungary plans to withdraw from International Criminal Court as Netanyahu arrives despite warrant

Palestinians slam Hungary's withdrawal from International Criminal Court

Decision announced as Netanyahu visits Hungary despite ICC arrest warrant against him for war crimes in Gaza - Anadolu Ajansı

Hungary says it will withdraw from International Criminal Court as Benjamin Netanyahu arrives on its soil despite arrest warrant

As a signatory to the ICC's founding Rome Statute, Hungary is required to arrest any suspects facing a warrant if they set foot in their country. An ICC arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu - accused of crimes against humanity - was issued last November.

Why Hungary Pulled Out Of "Political" ICC Amid Israel PM Netanyahu's Visit

Hungary has announced its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC). This decision comes shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently under an ICC arrest warrant, arrived in Hungary for a state visit. Netanyahu has been accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity during the conflict between Israel and Hamas, with ICC judges stating there are "reasonable grounds" to believe he bears "criminal respon…

Martin and Commissioner Michael McGrath concerned about Hungary's ICC withdrawal

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban made the pronouncement as he hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Budapest

Hungary withdraws from top war crimes court as Israel's Netanyahu visits

Netanyahu's visit to Hungary, which is scheduled to last until Sunday, was only his second foreign trip since the ICC issued the warrant against him in November

Hungary says it is withdrawing from ICC as Netanyahu visits

Gulyás said that the government will initiate the withdrawal procedure on Thursday.