© Arpad Kurucz/Anadolu/Getty ImagesIsraeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu during visit to Hungary • April 4, 2025
During last week's visit from the Israeli prime minister, Hungary announced its intention to withdraw from the Rome Statute, the treaty that grants authority to the ICC. The court, which depends on national jurisdictions to execute arrests, accuses Netanyahu of war crimes in the Gaza conflict.
De Wever, leader of the nationalist New Flemish Alliance and head of a five-party coalition, expressed understanding for Budapest's defiance during an appearance on VRT's Terzake program last week, admitting, "We would do that too, to be completely honest."
"There is also realpolitik. I don't believe there is any European country willing to arrest Netanyahu if he were on its soil," he added.
The ICC has criticized Budapest, with spokesperson Fadi El Abdallah stating that "Hungary remains under a duty to cooperate" with the judicial body.
Members of Belgium's ruling coalition distanced themselves from De Wever's comments, asserting that he had not consulted with them. Meanwhile, opposition parties criticized the prime minister for stepping onto a "dangerous slippery slope," in making a call that they believe should be reserved for the judiciary and siding with "dubious European leaders who shamelessly disregard international law."
Last November, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and now-former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant for allegedly committing grave atrocities, including using starvation as a method of warfare, in response to a deadly 2023 raid by the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Earlier this year, Warsaw offered Netanyahu safety guarantees should he attend the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz Nazi death camp by the Red Army. The Israeli prime minister declined to make the trip.
Outgoing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz noted last week that he "cannot imagine" arresting Netanyahu should the latter visit his country. The French government has argued that the Israeli prime minister should have diplomatic immunity under the Rome Statute, an opinion that the ICC disputes.
Reader Comments
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Well then if that is so, then what about national laws I query - what about law in general - is it defunct in the name of the zigaboos of harm - is that correct judge?
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Well then if so, what about state law? What about local laws? Should they be abided your honor - or is it all just a facade?
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If the latter, then don't be surprised judge when some come to declare jungle justice upon all you zigaboos of harm. Don't say you were not warned.
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I would like to go on formal record - similar to that German lady in the EU assembly talking to "madam" direct and having the mike turned off when she exceeded her "time limit" - as saying to these zigaboos direct and individual - I give up my remaining time on this post.
Not kidding around.
BK, 4825 1449
What you think ReRan?
Here - this music might assist:
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In deliberation - but seriously if International Law is simply waved away and disregarded - well fine I say - then how about anarchy? How bout it - cause you can't have it both ways.
But we can always have music.
Music is forever - some things though - are not - and they are best ignored.
You know?
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Here - I challenge any of you all to a game of Oh Hell - get in touch with me and we can play at the Board Game Arena.
[Link] - I challenge one and all - I ain't afraid to play the game and suffer the consequence of LOSING - are U?
BK
I think I am under your spell!
ha, ha.
Nice to meet you!
BK
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This ain't the way folks ought be treated - so perhaps some of that - oh crap....I was thinking too much and now this ain't going to be an "edit" - I'll cut and paste the new part and lets leave it at that I reckon.
You really do have beautiful eyes and your adornments highlight them even further along with your wonderful eyebrows of beauty.
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In faith I send good wishes to you and your kin.
BK