Hungary rolls out red carpet for Netanyahu and announces withdrawal from ICC

03/04/2025 02:57 France 24

Hungary's government has decided to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), it said on Thursday. The decision comes shortly after Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu, who is sought under an ICC arrest warrant, arrived in the country for a state visit.

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