Hungary could be obliged to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he enters the country, following a political shift announced by opposition leader Pter Magyar regarding the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Magyar, leader of the centre-right Tisza party, said he would reverse Hungary's planned withdrawal from the ICC, a move originally initiated by Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Remaining in the court would mean Hungary is bound to enforce its rulings, including arrest warrants issued by the institution.

He specifically referred to Netanyahu in his comments, noting that he had directly addressed the issue and warned the Israeli leader, who has been subject to an ICC warrant since 2024 over alleged war crimes in Gaza.

?I believe that if the country is a member of the International Criminal Court and a person wanted by the court enters our territory, then that person should be detained,? Magyar said.

Orban had previously announced Hungary's intention to leave the ICC, partly in disagreement with the arrest warrant issued against Netanyahu. The withdrawal was scheduled to take effect on June 2, a step that would have made Hungary the only EU member state outside the court's jurisdiction.

However, Magyar stated that after reviewing the situation, his political team concluded that the withdrawal process should be stopped, effectively keeping Hungary within the ICC framework.

He argued that maintaining membership would create clear legal obligations for Hungary regarding individuals wanted by the court, including enforcement of arrest warrants upon entry into Hungarian territory.