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Hungary to Withdraw from ICC Amid Netanyahu's Visit

FRANCE 24 EnglishApril 7, 20251 min9,416 views
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Hungary's ICC Withdrawal

  • 🇭🇺 Hungary announced its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
  • ⚖️ Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that Hungary views the ICC as a political court rather than a neutral legal body.
  • 🗓️ Orban noted his personal history with the ICC, having signed Hungary's accession in 2000 and now its withdrawal.

Netanyahu's Visit and ICC Accusations

  • 🇮🇱 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received a red carpet welcome in Budapest.
  • 🌍 Netanyahu is wanted by the ICC for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip.
  • 🗣️ Both Netanyahu and Orban criticized the ICC, with Netanyahu calling it a "corrupt organization".
  • 🤝 Netanyahu thanked Orban for Hungary's stance, calling it important for all democracies.

Legal Implications and Protocol

  • ⚠️ The ICC stated that Hungary, as a signatory to the Rome Statute, must provide one year's notice to withdraw.
  • 🔒 This means Hungary still has a legal obligation to arrest Netanyahu during its notice period.
  • 🇪🇺 Hungary is the first European country to welcome Netanyahu since the war began and is set to be the first European country to exit the ICC.
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