Netanyahu Visits Hungary Amid ICC Arrest Warrant Defiance

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting Hungary for four days, despite an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) regarding allegations of war crimes in Gaza. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has invited Netanyahu and stated that Hungary would not comply with the ICC's warrant, claiming it is an unlawful interference in a conflict. This visit marks Netanyahu's second trip abroad since the ICC issued the warrants last November, with previous travel to the US. Critics argue that Hungary's refusal to enforce the warrant undermines international law and showcases Orbán's disdain for the ICC. The ICC has condemned Hungary's decision, emphasizing that member states have a duty to arrest individuals subject to its warrants. The backdrop of this visit includes ongoing tensions and accusations of war crimes against the Israeli government, with significant humanitarian consequences in Gaza.