South African Jurist Navi Pillay Awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
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South African jurist Navi Pillay, who led a UN commission accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts in international law. Her commission's September 2025 report alleged Israeli genocide, which Israel categorically rejected as a "malicious narrative." President Isaac Herzog also denounced the report for misrepresenting his statements and ignoring Hamas's actions. Pillay's past work includes serving as UN high commissioner for human rights.
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- South African jurist Navi Pillay awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for promoting peace and international law.
- Pillay led a UN commission that accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza.
- Israel vehemently rejected the commission's September 2025 report as a "malicious narrative."
- President Isaac Herzog also denounced the report, accusing it of misrepresenting his statements.
- Pillay previously served as UN high commissioner for human rights from 2008 to 2014.
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