Orban: Will defy ICC ruling and invite Netanyahu to Hungary

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Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said he will “defy” the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu.   Orban said he will invite Netanyahu to Hungary and provide him certain assurances.   #Orban #ICC #Netanyahu #Hungary #Israel

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00:00What can this give to the conflict? What does this decision convey in your opinion?

00:04In a constant conflict, they are infiltrating, legally infiltrating, but with political goals in mind.

00:10This in itself, without place, practically results in the complete collapse of international law.

00:19But at the same time, oil can be put on the fire.

00:21The best relationship must be maintained.

00:23So there is no other choice here, but we have to face this decision.

00:29I will invite Mr. Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, to a visit to Hungary,

00:36where I will guarantee him that if he comes, there will be no effect of the International Criminal Court judgment in Hungary.

00:44And we will not follow this approach.

00:47In conclusion, we start from the quality and condition of Israeli-Hungarian relations.

00:53So the Prime Minister of Israel can carry out necessary, safe and beneficial negotiations here in Hungary, if he accepts the invitation.

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