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 condemned the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay, calling the decision a “grotesque weaponisation of an award to legitimise 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 and promoting the “genocide lie”. Pillay chaired the UN commission of inquiry that concluded Israel had committed genocide in Gaza. The ministry also used strong language in attacking…