A panel of judges at the International Criminal Court has reported Hungary to the court's oversight body for failing to arrest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to Budapest in April. The judges stated that Hungary's refusal to cooperate undermined the court's mandate to bring suspects to justice. The oversight body, known as the Assembly of States Parties, has limited authority to sanction Hungary and will discuss possible actions at its annual meeting in December. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán defended his decision, expressing skepticism about his country's commitment to the court and initiating steps to withdraw Hungary from its jurisdiction.

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