Hungary Plans Withdrawal from International Criminal Court

The Hungarian government has announced its intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), a process that could take up to a year, according to Justice Minister Bence Tuzson. This decision follows ongoing discussions since Donald Trump's presidency, with Hungarian officials previously exploring the implications of such a move. The formal withdrawal requires a proposal to be submitted to the National Assembly, where a majority vote would initiate the process. Coinciding with this announcement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is visiting Hungary, during which it is expected that Hungary will also announce the relocation of its embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. This move aims to bolster Hungary's alliance with Israel and the U.S., particularly amid tensions within the European Union regarding foreign policy. Hungary would become the first EU country to officially recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital in this context.