ICC opens inquiry into Hungary for failing to arrest Netanyahu
- The International Criminal Court opened an inquiry into Hungary for failing to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit in April 2025.
- Hungary's actions are seen as a violation of its obligations under the Rome Statute, which mandates member states to cooperate with the ICC.
- European leaders, including Friedrich Merz and Bart De Wever, have shown sympathy towards Hungary's position, raising concerns about the erosion of international legal standards.
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ICC opens inquiry into Hungary for failing to arrest Netanyahu
Judges at the International Criminal Court have asked Hungary to explain why it failed to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he visited Budapest earlier this month.
Viktor Orbán, the Other Transgressor: Hungary’s Role in the Erosion of International Justice
In November 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) indicted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. From April 3 to 6, 2025, he visited Hungary at the invitation of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a man whose relationship with the rule of law often draws international criticism. This meeting raised more than just eyebrows — it illuminated a deeper issue concerning Hungary’s disregard for its commitments to international law and justice.The…
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