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Trump spoke harshly about the Nobel Peace Prize laureate

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The US President reacted sharply to the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to South African human rights activist Navi Pillay, saying she was unknown and anti-Israel.
The Nobel Committee awarded her for her contributions to peace and international law.

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Navi Pillay is a South African human rights activist, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and winner of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law.

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The US President reacted to the announcement of the Nobel Peace Prize laureate by speaking harshly about South African human rights activist and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay. A recording of his conversation with journalists is available on the DWS News YouTube channel.

“They gave the Nobel Peace Prize to a man no one had ever heard of. All we know is that I think she is clearly anti-Israel,” the White House chief said.

On October 9, the Nobel Committee awarded the Peace Prize to Pillay “for her efforts to promote peace and international law,” noting that her commitment to universal legal principles and her strong moral compass have been consistent features of her long career.

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The US may formally challenge or comment on the Nobel committee's decision in the coming weeks.
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What specific actions of Navi Pillay led to accusations of anti-Israel sentiment?
Will Washington formally challenge the Nobel Committee's decision?
How will other countries and international organizations react to the US President's comments?