Hungarian Prime Minister-elect proposes arrest for Israeli leader Netanyahu

Hungary’s incoming Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, has stated that if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were to visit Hungary, he would be arrested upon arrival.

According to Magyar, the Hungarian government would honor an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant issued for Netanyahu. The ICC is an intergovernmental organization that investigates and prosecutes individuals accused of international crimes.

Magyar also announced that Hungary will maintain its membership in the ICC, which was previously withdrawn by his predecessor Viktor Orban last year. This decision marks a reversal of Orban’s stance on the issue.

The statement from Magyar comes as Netanyahu has been facing multiple investigations and charges related to alleged corruption and other serious offenses. The ICC has issued an arrest warrant for Netanyahu in connection with these allegations.

It is worth noting that Hungary’s relationship with Israel has been subject to scrutiny in recent years, particularly under Orban’s leadership. However, the specifics of Magyar’s statement on Netanyahu’s potential visit have not been elaborated upon by the Hungarian government at this time.

Further details regarding Magyar’s plans for Netanyahu’s visit and any potential implications for Hungary-Israel relations are pending.

Source: Al Jazeera