Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is defying an arrest warrant on a visit to Hungary, where the International Criminal Court (ICC) has limited means to respond. Hungary, as an ICC member state, is legally obliged to arrest Netanyahu and transfer him to The Hague to face charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. However, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is welcoming Netanyahu with a lavish four-day trip, showing solidarity and guaranteeing his freedom and safety. The ICC has limited enforcement power and relies on member states to detain and transfer suspects, and there are few practical consequences for non-compliance. Netanyahu's visit to Hungary is seen as an attempt to diminish the credibility of the ICC and demonstrate that the arrest warrant against him cannot be enforced.

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