Hungary announced her exit from International Criminal Court (Mus). This was announced Gergei Gulyashhead of the office of the Prime Minister.
This decision was announced on the day of the Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu V Budapestagainst which the arrest warrant was issued on charges of war crimes In the gas sector.
Since Hungary was still a member of the Mus, she was formally obliged to detain the Israeli leader when he entered the country. However Victor Orban He assured in advance that Netanyahu in Hungary is not threatening anything.
Orban replied that Hungary was coming out of the Musa because he “turned into a politician instrument.”
The court decision on the issuance of an arrest warrant caused a sharp criticism from the Allies of Israel, especially from the side USA. At the same time, the United States themselves do not recognize the jurisdiction of the Mus.
Within the framework EU Hungary has repeatedly blocked joint statements about the armistice and protection of the civilian population in Gaza. Due to problems with the rule of law Brussels He suspended part of the financial support to Budapest. This is the first visit of Netanyahu to Europe after issuing the order.
Recall that last fall Mongolia Accepted at home Vladimir Putinto whom the warrant is also issued. No sanctions were followed for this.
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