Hungary announced on Thursday its intention to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), coinciding with the first day of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s official visit to Budapest.

The declaration comes in the wake of the ICC’s arrest warrant issued against Netanyahu over alleged violations in the Gaza Strip. While the Hungarian government did not specify a timeline or legal framework for the withdrawal, the statement marks a significant political shift in Budapest’s stance toward international judicial institutions.

This marks Netanyahu’s first visit to Hungary since the warrant was issued, adding weight to the timing of the Hungarian announcement and sparking speculation over its diplomatic and legal implications—especially in relation to the European Union and the international community.