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International Criminal Court refers Hungary to its oversight body for failing to arrest Netanyahu
HUNGARY, JUL 24 – Hungary claimed domestic law and state immunity prevented Netanyahu's arrest despite the ICC warrant, undermining international justice obligations, the court said.
- The International Criminal Court referred Hungary to its oversight body for failing to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit in April.
- Netanyahu and his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant are accused of crimes against humanity related to the war in Gaza.
- The court's oversight body has limited powers to sanction Hungary and will consider next steps during its annual meeting in December.
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International Criminal Court refers Hungary to its oversight body for failing to arrest Netanyahu
A panel of judges at the International Criminal Court has reported Hungary to the court’s oversight organization for failing to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he visited Budapest in April.
ICC refers Hungary to its oversight body for failing to arrest Netanyahu
A panel of judges at the International Criminal Court has reported Hungary to the court’s oversight organization for failing to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he visited Budapest in April
Hungary breached obligations by failing to arrest Israel's Netanyahu during April visit: ICC
'Hungary failed to comply with its international obligations under the Statute by not executing the Court’s request to provisionally arrest Mr Netanyahu while he was present on Hungarian territory,' says ICC’s Pre-Trial Chamber - Anadolu Ajansı
An investigation has been launched against Hungary for not arresting Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to Budapest.
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