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Hungary's Magyar: 'Netanyahu would be arrested if he came to ... - i24NEWS
i24NEWSInternationalEuropeHungary's Magyar: 'Netanyahu would be arrested if he came to Hungary'Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Magyar vows to rejoin the ICC and arrest Netanyahu if he enters Hungary, reversing Orbán-era policyi24NEWS2 min read2 min read ■ Peter Magyar gestures as he speaks to the media in Budapest, Hungary, Monday, April 13, 2026, after defeating Prime Minister Viktor Orban's party in the country's parliamentary elections.(AP Photo/Denes Erdos)The newly elected Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, has declared that his government would fulfill its international legal obligations by arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should he enter Hungarian territory. The statement marks a sharp departure from the previous administration under Viktor Orbán, who frequently shielded Netanyahu from international legal pressure and criticized global institutions.Speaking on his administration's commitment to international law, Magyar confirmed his intention to keep Hungary as an active member of the International Criminal Court (ICC). He noted that his legal team has thoroughly reviewed the matter and concluded that Hungary must honor its treaty commitments. "I made it clear that Hungary intends to remain a member of the International Criminal Court," Magyar stated, adding that if an individual under an ICC arrest warrant enters a member state’s territory, "they must be taken into custody."This follows an introductory call Magyar held with Israeli PM Netanyahu earlier this week in which the Israeli Prime Minister's office said Magyar reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining close bilateral ties. He also invited Netanyahu to attend the upcoming ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of the Hungarian Uprising. Netanyahu accepted the invitation and also invited Magyar to Jerusalem for an in-person meeting.
Hungary must arrest Netanyahu if he visits, Magyar says - POLITICO
News Politics Hungary’s Prime Minister-elect Péter Magyar said Monday that his country must take Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into custody if he enters Hungarian territory while wanted by the International Criminal Court. The ICC issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in November 2024 over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. ICC member countries are in principle obliged to detain individuals subject to such warrants. Hungary had previously refused to arrest the Israeli leader when he visited Budapest in April 2025, with staunch Netanyahu ally Viktor Orbán serving as prime minister. Prior to the meeting Orbán announced Hungary’s withdrawal from the ICC, a process that takes one year to take effect under the court’s statute, and guaranteed Netanyahu immunity. Magyar, however, has announced he will halt the ICC withdrawal by June 2, which would be a year after Hungary filed a formal withdrawal notification to the U.N. secretary-general. Asked by reporters what this would mean for Netanyahu’s planned visit this fall — he has already accepted Hungary’s invite — Magyar said: “I made this clear to the Israeli prime minister as well … it is the Tisza government’s firm intention to stop this and ensure that Hungary remains a member of the ICC.” He added: “If a country is a member of the ICC and a person who is wanted by the ICC enters our territory, then that person must be taken into custody.” Some countries, however, have argued they can remain ICC members without enforcing such warrants. France argued that arresting Netanyahu would contravene other agreements it has with Israel. Article 98 of the ICC statute backs France’s reasoning, saying that a country cannot “act inconsistently with its obligations under international law with respect to the … diplomatic immunity of a person.” Germany’s then-Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in April 2025 that he couldn’t imagine his country arresting Netanyahu. Italy also granted immunity to the Israeli leader. Júlia Vadler contributed to this report.
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Hungary's Incoming Prime Minister Says ICC Warrant Will Be Enforced If ...
Hungary's incoming prime minister, Peter Magyar, has said that his government would fulfill its obligations as a member of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and arrest Israeli Prime Minister ...
