Hungary approves exit from International Criminal Court Budapest has begun a year-long withdrawal from the court after condemning its actions as political and pledging support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Israel. JNS Staff May 20, 2025
Netanyahu expresses ‘heartfelt gratitude’ for Hungary’s ICC withdrawal “Countries of moral clarity should take an example from Hungary and withdraw from the ICC,” the Israeli prime minister wrote. April 30, 2025
Hungary stands, ‘often alone,’ for Israel, says Hungarian security minister "A safe and stable Israel is vital, not only for the Middle East, but for the entire world," said Hungarian Minister of State for Security Policy Péter Sztáray. David Isaac April 29, 2025
Netanyahu heads from Hungary to DC for talks with Trump The meeting is expected to focus on key issues, including the effort to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas, the completion of Israel’s military objectives in Gaza and the implications of the newly imposed U.S. tariff regime on Israeli exports. Joshua Marks April 6, 2025
Antisemitism, ICC, arms production top agenda for Netanyahu, Orbán Israel is looking for partners to build out its weapons manufacture infrastructure. David Isaac April 5, 2025
Netanyahu, Orbán and Trump defy ICC, and a morally bankrupt global order With the re-election of Donald Trump, Viktor Orbán’s withdrawal from the ICC, Netanyahu is proving that Israel can win its just war on the physical battlefield and on the diplomatic one as well. Alex Traiman April 3, 2025
Hosting Netanyahu, Budapest says it’s leaving the ICC The withdrawal will make Hungary the only E.U. member state that does not recognize the court's mandate. Canaan Lidor April 3, 2025
Hungary defies ICC, welcomes Netanyahu with military honor guard During Netanyahu's visit, a senior Hungarian Cabinet minister announced that Budapest would be withdrawing from the International Criminal Court. David Isaac April 3, 2025
Hungary expected to announce embassy move to Jerusalem, withdraw from international court The diplomatic moves would serve to strengthen the alliance between Hungary, Israel and the United States at a time of fractious divisions over foreign policy within the European Union. Etgar Lefkovits April 2, 2025