During Netanyahu\u2019s upcoming visit to Hungary, Minister Yariv Levin will assume the role of acting prime minister to ensure the continued functioning of the government. The visit, which has drawn significant public interest, comes as Hungary is expected to announce its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague.<\/p>\n
Strengthening Ties with Hungary Reports indicate that Hungary\u2019s official withdrawal from the ICC will soon be submitted to its parliament\u2014an expected move that would reinforce the growing alliance between the countries and bolster diplomatic cooperation.<\/p>\n Legal and Diplomatic Significance This step is expected to add weight to Netanyahu\u2019s upcoming visit, symbolizing the increasing alignment and shared interests between the two nations.<\/p>\n Levin to Ensure Government Continuity While Prime Minister Netanyahu visits Hungary, Justice Minister Yariv Levin will serve as acting prime minister. The trip marks a step forward in strengthening ties with Hungary, especially on international legal cooperation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":18692,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,8,65],"tags":[2210,2861,3305,3726,3725,3727,3724,3232,3103,3728,3306,2065,3729],"class_list":["post-18690","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-culture","category-politics","category-world","tag-benjamin-netanyahu","tag-diplomatic-visit","tag-hungary","tag-hungary-israel-ties","tag-icc-arrest-warrant","tag-international-law","tag-israel-foreign-relations","tag-israeli-government","tag-israeli-politics","tag-netanyahu-visit","tag-viktor-orban","tag-yariv-levin","tag-yariv-levin-acting-pm"],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/strong>The trip is expected to further deepen bilateral relations between Israel and Hungary, following a personal invitation extended to Netanyahu by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orb\u00e1n. Hungary has recently taken a strong political stand in support of Israel, publicly declaring it will not honor the ICC arrest warrant issued against Netanyahu.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Hungary\u2019s decision to exit the ICC would be a major development in international legal affairs, particularly in relation to Israel. The move appears to be influenced by sanctions previously imposed on the court by former U.S. President Donald Trump\u2014a policy that received strong backing in Hungary and encouraged a more assertive political stance.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Minister Levin will temporarily assume Netanyahu\u2019s responsibilities, ensuring smooth government operations in the prime minister\u2019s absence. His appointment reflects political stability and reinforces the continuity of governance in Israel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"