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Netanyahu Faces New Scandal During Hungary Visit Amid Ongoing ICC Warrant

Israeli PM Netanyahu's Hungary visit coincides with arrests of aides in Qatar influence scandal as tensions rise over Gaza ceasefire.

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  1. Netanyahu is rocked by a new scandal linking his close advisers to Qatar

    Critics say Netanyahu, the country’s longest-serving prime minister, has worked in recent years to undermine Israel’s state institutions, including its judiciary.

    Netanyahu is rocked by a new scandal linking his close advisers to Qatar

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  3. Netanyahu Is Rocked by a New Scandal Linking His Close Advisers to Qatar

    The investigation is just the latest scandal to roil Netanyahu, who is the subject of a long-running corruption trial and regularly rails against a “deep state” that is out to get him.

    Netanyahu Is Rocked by a New Scandal Linking His Close Advisers to Qatar

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  5. Israel’s Netanyahu heads to Hungary in defiance of ICC arrest warrant

    Orban has been the EU’s most intransigent spoiler in the bloc’s decision making and is seen as a pioneer of some of the same tactics that Netanyahu has been accused of employing in Israel, including the subjugation of the judiciary and a crackdown on civil society and human rights groups.

    Israel’s Netanyahu heads to Hungary in defiance of ICC arrest warrant

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  6. Israeli PM Netanyahu to visit Orbán in Hungary, defying international arrest warrant

    Netanyahu's four-day visit to Budapest is a sign of both his close relationship with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and the latter's growing hostility toward international institutions, like the International Criminal Court, of which his country is a member.

    Israeli PM Netanyahu to visit Orbán in Hungary, defying international arrest warrant

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Updated: Apr 3rd, 2025, 3:18 AM ET

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During a controversial four-day visit to Hungary, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces fresh scandal after police arrested two associates tied to payments from Qatar for favorable media portrayal. This visit follows an ICC warrant for Netanyahu over war crimes in Gaza, which Hungary intends to defy, stressing its support for the Israeli leader. Amid ongoing protests over Gaza policies and internal corruption scandals, critics highlight Netanyahu’s alleged attempts to undermine Israel’s judiciary and state institutions. The situation underscores the complex geopolitical dynamics surrounding Qatar's role in Gaza conflicts and Netanyahu's fraught leadership amidst escalating domestic unrest.

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  • Netanyahu's visit to Hungary underscores his close relationship with Viktor Orbán, who has vowed to ignore an ICC arrest warrant against him, raising concerns about Hungary's commitment to international law.

  • The ICC has accused Netanyahu and his former defense minister of war crimes during the conflict in Gaza, particularly in relation to the humanitarian impact of Israel's military actions, which both leaders vehemently deny.

  • The trip is seen as a provocative move by both leaders, reinforcing their shared approach toward governance that challenges liberal democratic norms, while also highlighting the limitations of international legal enforcement.

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