Hungary says it will quit the International Criminal Court as Netanyahu visits
Briefly

Hungary is initiating a withdrawal process from the International Criminal Court (ICC) as Prime Minister Viktor Orban greeted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing an arrest warrant related to alleged crimes against humanity. This visit is significant as it's Netanyahu's second trip abroad since the ICC's warrant was issued due to concerns surrounding actions in the Gaza conflict. The Hungarian government’s decision to exit the ICC underscores its political alignment with Israel, despite the international scrutiny surrounding Netanyahu's actions during the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Hungary plans to withdraw from the International Criminal Court as Prime Minister Viktor Orban welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, despite an ICC war crimes warrant against him.
As Netanyahu makes his second foreign trip post-arrest warrant, Orban's government initiates the withdrawal from the ICC in a controversial move reflecting strong political alliances.
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