Israel strongly condemned the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to South African Judge Navi Pillay on Friday, asserting it legitimizes "hatred and anti-Israel bias." The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on X (formerly Twitter) that the prize does not honor justice, but rather “a distorted exploitation of the award to legitimize hatred and anti-Israel bias.” The Ministry criticized the Nobel Committee for previously rewarding individuals perceived as biased against Israel. The statement reflects deep dissatisfaction with the Nobel Committee's decision. This controversy highlights ongoing tensions between Israel and international bodies regarding perceptions of fairness and objectivity. The award to Judge Pillay has ignited a diplomatic dispute, with Israel expressing its disapproval and challenging the committee’s rationale. Hespress, a Moroccan online newspaper, first reported the news.