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Hungary Votes to Exit the ICC

Hungary Votes to Exit the ICC Amid Netanyahu Warrant Controversy

Published MAY 20

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Above: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán speaks at Parliament in Budapest on February 24, 2025. Image credit: Attila Volgyi/Xinhua via Getty Images

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The withdrawal from the ICC represents a concerning retreat from international justice and a betrayal of all war crime victims. By leaving the court to protect Netanyahu, Hungary is deliberately undermining the global legal framework designed to address the most serious crimes against humanity. This decision sets a dangerous precedent that weakens the international community's ability to pursue justice.

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