Hungary to Leave ICC After Netanyahu's Visit

Hungary announced its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) shortly after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived for a state visit. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's chief of staff, Gergely Gulyás, confirmed the decision, which was made in response to an ICC arrest warrant against Netanyahu for alleged war crimes in Gaza. Orban criticized the ICC for deviating from its original purpose and undermining international law. Hungary claimed the ICC's Rome Statute was never incorporated into its domestic law, arguing no legal obligation to comply with ICC mandates. The withdrawal process will begin immediately and is expected to be approved by Hungary's parliament, making Hungary the only EU nation not part of the ICC. Netanyahu's visit highlights Hungary's alignment with Israel and Orban's critique of the ICC, reflecting a broader trend of some countries disregarding ICC mandates.