Overview
- Péter Magyar told reporters on Monday that his incoming government will stop Hungary’s withdrawal from the International Criminal Court and that anyone wanted by the court would be taken into custody if they enter the country.
- Magyar said legal advisers concluded the yearlong exit process has not finished and can be halted before June 2, which is when Viktor Orbán’s 2025 withdrawal plan was due to take effect.
- He confirmed he has conveyed the stance directly to Benjamin Netanyahu, who has accepted an invitation to visit in the fall, creating a likely early test of Hungary’s pledge to enforce ICC warrants.
- The ICC issued arrest warrants in November 2024 for Netanyahu and former defense minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity tied to Gaza, which Israel rejects.
- Orbán declined to detain Netanyahu during an April 2025 visit and announced Hungary’s ICC exit, while several European governments have since signaled they would not enforce the warrant, citing immunity or competing legal duties under Article 98 of the Rome Statute.