Israel's Foreign Ministry Slams Nobel Peace Prize Award to Navanethem Pillay
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to South African lawyer Navanethem Pillay, known for her critical stance on Israel. The ministry accused Pillay of promoting incitement and genocide accusations against Israel. Israel's Foreign Ministry stated the award uses the prize's prestige to legitimize hatred and prejudice towards the country.
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- Israel's Foreign Ministry condemned the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize awarded to South African lawyer Navanethem Pillay.
- The ministry accused Pillay of promoting incitement and genocide accusations against Israel.
- Israel stated the award legitimizes hatred and prejudice against the country.
- Pillay has long held a critical position regarding Israel's actions.
Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reacted strongly to the awarding of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to South African lawyer Navanethem Pillay, who has long held a critical stance on Israel's actions. The ministry stated that if a prize for lies, hatred, and blood libels existed, Pillay would be a top contender. "Her role in the continuous, politically motivated incitement against Israel and the promotion of genocide accusations speaks for itself," the statement read.
Israel's Foreign Ministry further asserted that awarding the prize to Pillay does not signify recognition of justice. Instead, it represents the use of the prize's prestige as a weapon to legitimize hatred and prejudice against Israel.
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