Israel accuses Navi Pillay of promoting ‘genocide lie’ after Nobel recognition
Israel accuses Navi Pillay of promoting ‘genocide lie’ after Nobel recognition Israel’s Foreign Ministry has attacked the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navi Pillay, calling the decision a “grotesque weaponization of an award to legitimize anti-Israel hatred and prejudice”. In a statement, the ministry accused Pillay of contributing to what it described as the politically motivated demonisation of…
Israel has vehemently criticized the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navi Pillay, accusing the decision of promoting a "genocide lie" and legitimizing anti-Israel hatred. The Israeli Foreign Ministry stated that Pillay's recognition is a "grotesque weaponization of an award" and that she has contributed to the demonization of Israel. Pillay, who headed the United Nations commission of inquiry, concluded that Israel committed genocide in Gaza, a claim that has led to strong criticism from Israel.
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