World News · October 9, 2026
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to UN jurist who accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza
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Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, an 85-year-old South African jurist and legal pioneer, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her life's work in international law and human rights. The Nobel Committee cited her defense of legal institutions amidst a global shift toward 'power politics.' Pillay’s career includes defending Nelson Mandela during apartheid, serving on the International Criminal Court, and most recently chairing a UN commission that concluded Israel committed genocide in Gaza—a finding that remains highly controversial and rejected by Israeli leadership.
Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, an 85-year-old South African jurist and legal pioneer, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her life's work in international law and human rights. The Nobel Committee cited her defense of legal institutions amidst a global shift toward 'power politics.' Pillay’s career includes defending Nelson Mandela during apartheid, serving on the International Criminal Court, and most recently chairing a UN commission that concluded Israel committed genocide in Gaza—a finding that remains highly controversial and rejected by Israeli leadership.