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Hungary's New PM Vows to Arrest Netanyahu on Arrival

4/21/2026

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Péter Magyar, Hungary's prime minister-elect, said Hungary will arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if he enters, citing ICC obligations.
The move marks a shift from former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who had shielded Netanyahu from actions.
Magyar affirmed Hungary's commitment to the International Criminal Court and that it will halt its withdrawal.
He invited Netanyahu to the 70th anniversary of the 1956 revolution, saying ICC-wanted individuals must be detained on entry.
The decision has sparked discussions among other countries about their obligations under international law.

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Péter Magyar, Hungary's prime minister-elect, said Hungary will arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if he enters, citing ICC obligations.
The move marks a shift from former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who had shielded Netanyahu from actions.
Magyar affirmed Hungary's commitment to the International Criminal Court and that it will halt its withdrawal.
He invited Netanyahu to the 70th anniversary of the 1956 revolution, saying ICC-wanted individuals must be detained on entry.
The decision has sparked discussions among other countries about their obligations under international law.