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Netanyahu praised the decision as “bold and principled,” praising Hungary for its “proud” support for Israel.
Reuters |
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding that he may visit the United States next week.
Wall Street Journal |
The court sent a request Thursday morning to the Hungarian government to arrest Netanyahu, an ICC official said.
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Hungary was never fully committed to the International Criminal Court, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said a day after announcing plans to withdraw from the international body.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán welcomes to Budapest Israeli Prime Benjamin Netanyahu, who is wanted by the court for alleged crimes against humanity in Gaza war.
Hungary’s populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced Thursday that his country will withdraw from the International Criminal Court, just as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrived to red carpet treatment in the country’s capital despite an ICC warrant for his arrest.
The move is announced hours after Israel's PM, who is sought under an ICC arrest warrant, arrives in Budapest for a state visit.
Netanyahu endorses Hungary's ICC exit, criticising the court as corrupt while facing war crimes allegations over Gaza.- Watch Video on English Oneindia
Hungary announced its plan to exit the International Criminal Court, citing dissatisfaction with its proceedings. This decision makes Hungary the only EU nation to withdraw from the ICC. The issue came to a head when Hungary refused to detain Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu during his recent visit despite an ICC arrest warrant.
Poland is “concerned” by Hungary’s decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC) and reiterates its full support for the tribunal’s mission, the Polish Foreign Ministry has said.
Hungary announced it is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court as it is hosting Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, who is wanted by the court for alleged war crimes in Gaza.
Hungary announces withdrawal from ICC after Netanyahu’s visit, calling it a "political court"; move praised by Israel, condemned by Germany, raising concerns over global justice.