Hungary Announces Withdrawal from International Criminal Court Amid Netanyahu's Visit
Hungary plans to withdraw from the ICC as Israeli PM Netanyahu arrives despite an arrest warrant against him for alleged war crimes.
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Hungary announced it will end its membership of the International Criminal Court as it staged a red-carpet welcome for Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu.
Hungary to withdraw from International Criminal Court
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The contrast between Hungary’s leadership and South Africa’s conduct, he said, “couldn’t be clearer.”
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Hungary's government, led by right-wing populist Orbán, extended the invitation to Netanyahu in November after the ICC, based in the Hague, Netherlands, issued the warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity.
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For Orbán, it is another act of attention-grabbing defiance.
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The Hungarian leader, regarded by critics as the EU’s most intransigent spoiler in the bloc’s decision-making, is seen as using some of the tactics that Netanyahu has been accused of employing in Israel: subjugation of the judiciary, antagonism toward the EU and cracking down on civil society and human rights groups.
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Summary
Hungary will initiate its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced during the visit of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who is subject to an arrest warrant from the court. Orbán criticized the ICC as a political tool and expressed support for Netanyahu, who thanked Hungary for its decision. This move raises concerns about Hungary's commitment to international law and the implications for global justice, especially as the ICC seeks to hold individuals accountable for war crimes. The situation continues to provoke international debate regarding the court’s legitimacy and its treatment of Israel.
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