Netanyahu Defies ICC Warrant During Hungary Visit

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to visit Hungary from Wednesday to Sunday, defying an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged war crimes in Gaza. During this trip, he will meet with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who previously stated that Hungary would not enforce the ICC's warrant. Despite being an ICC member, Hungary, under Orban's leadership, has frequently clashed with the European Union over democratic standards. This visit marks Netanyahu's second international trip since the ICC issued the warrants, following a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in February. Israel has denounced the charges as 'false and absurd,' while the ICC has also issued a warrant for Hamas leader Ibrahim Al-Masri. Additionally, Netanyahu's discussions with Orban may include support for Trump's plan regarding Gaza's future.