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Navi Pillay Wins Nobel Peace Prize
South African jurist Navi Pillay, who accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
In brief
South African jurist Navi Pillay, who accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. South African jurist Navi Pillay, who led UN commission accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
South African jurist Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, who headed a UN commission accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, was awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday.
Committee cites her international law work
The Norwegian Nobel Committee praised her "extraordinary courage and integrity" for advancing international legal order and ensuring war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide are brought to justice.
UN report accuses Israel of genocide
In September 2025, the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory found Israel committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
The headline
South African jurist Navi Pillay, who led UN commission accusing Israel of genocide in Gaza, wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
