US President Donald Trump criticized the awarding of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize to South African judge Navi Pillay, saying the prize was "offended" by her award, according to what the media reported from a post he republished on the "Social Truth" platform.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the prize to Pili "for her efforts to promote international peace and justice", praising her career in defending human rights and promoting accountability for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide.

Pillai previously held the position of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, served as a judge at the International Criminal Court, and chaired a UN commission of inquiry that concluded that Israel committed genocide in Gaza, something Israel strongly rejects.

Philly's victory provoked mixed reactions, with Israel attacking the decision of the Nobel Committee, while the committee confirmed that it does not decide on its own whether Israel committed genocide in Gaza, and explained that this matter is under the jurisdiction of the competent legal authorities.