Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Navanethem Pillay Details Gaza Genocide Report, Jokingly Offers Award to Trump

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, Navanethem Pillay, a former judge of the International Criminal Court, was present at a legal conference in Nuremberg, Germany, when the news of her Nobel Peace Prize award was announced. This information was published by the Mehr News Agency, citing Reuters.

Addressing the attendees, Pillay stated, “The last thing I did was submit a report about Gaza, which describes what is happening there as genocide.” In a lighthearted response to the applause from the audience, she quipped, “If you applaud a little more, perhaps I will share this prize with Trump.” This remark appeared to allude to an action by María Corina Machado, the Venezuelan opposition leader and recipient of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, who presented her medal to Donald Trump in January.

The 85-year-old Pillay was honored with the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts in promoting peace and international law. The Nobel Committee, highlighting the increasing pressure on the international legal system, emphasized the necessity of protecting international institutions and the rule of law.

The award is presented to Pillay amidst growing criticism and sanctions from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump against the International Criminal Court. Trump intensified pressure on the court after it issued an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of the Israeli regime and its former Minister of War. Last month, he also called on countries to withdraw from the court.

In recognition of her career, the Nobel Committee stated that Pillay has held governments and national leaders accountable and brought hope to victims of violence and conflict throughout her professional life. She currently serves as a judge on the International Court of Justice and is involved in the case accusing Myanmar of genocide.