Hungary's ICC Withdrawal Amid Netanyahu's Visit

Hungary has announced its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), a move disclosed by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff. The announcement coincides with a state visit from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is under an ICC arrest warrant.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 03-04-2025 13:42 IST | Created: 03-04-2025 13:42 IST
Hungary's ICC Withdrawal Amid Netanyahu's Visit
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Hungary has announced its intentions to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, as confirmed by Gergely Gulyas, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff. The decision was disclosed on Thursday through the state news agency MTI.

Significantly, this announcement coincides with the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Hungary. Netanyahu, who is presently facing an ICC arrest warrant, arrived in the country on an official state visit.

The alignment of Hungary's withdrawal decision with Netanyahu's arrival has drawn considerable attention on the international stage, sparking discussions about its implications.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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