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Netanyahu Slams Nobel Prize for Navi Pillay, Citing Anti-Israel Bias
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli Foreign Ministry condemned the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to South African jurist Navi Pillay, accusing her of anti-Israel bias and "blood libels." Netanyahu claimed Pillay's statements legitimized ICC prosecutor Karim Khan's case against Israel, while the Foreign Ministry compared the award to Nazi propaganda.
2 newsrooms · 2 languages · sinceWhat happened
- 01Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navi Pillay, calling it a loss of moral compass.
- 02Netanyahu accused Pillay of spreading "blood libels" and providing the basis for the ICC prosecutor's case against Israel.
- 03The Israeli Foreign Ministry called the award an endorsement of anti-Israel prejudice and compared it to Nazi propaganda.
- 04Navi Pillay has a history of criticizing Israel's military operations and leading UN investigations into alleged abuses.
- 05Israel refused to cooperate with a 2021 UN commission led by Pillay due to her prior statements and support for boycotts.
Pillay has a history of criticizing Israel's military actions and leading UN investigations into alleged abuses.
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