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“Newly elected Hungarian Prime Minister announces Netanyahu will be arrested if he enters Hungary.”
Published April 20, 2026 at 8:13 PM
Newly elected Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has stated that Hungary is legally obligated to arrest individuals wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC), specifically referring to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
While Magyar reportedly extended a general invitation to world leaders for a national ceremony, he clarified that Hungary would not back down from its commitment to the ICC and would detain any wanted person who enters Hungarian territory.
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Hungary's incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar said he would halt the departure from the International Criminal Court that his predecessor Viktor Orban
The claim is supported by multiple reports from April 20, 2026. The Times of Israel and Haaretz both report that PM-elect Magyar explicitly stated Hungary "must" or "will" detain leaders wanted by the ICC if they visit. This follows his campaign pledge to reverse outgoing leader Viktor Orbán's withdrawal from the court. Although Netanyahu claimed to have received an invitation to Budapest, Magyar clarified that such an invitation does not override legal obligations under ICC membership.
Source quality: The report is based on direct quotes from the Prime Minister-elect as reported by reputable international news outlets including Haaretz, The Times of Israel, and News24.
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