Netanyahu Nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, praising him for “forging peace as we speak.”

Netanyahu made the announcement during a White House dinner, handing Trump a nomination letter that the president read aloud. “Coming from you in particular, this is very meaningful,” Trump responded.

The Israeli leader credited Trump’s recent actions in the Middle East, including claiming to have helped stop what he described as a “12-day war” between Iran and Israel last month. Trump also said US strikes destroyed Iran’s nuclear weapons program and that Iran is now seeking to restart negotiations with Washington.

The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to those who do the most to promote peace and fraternity among nations. Critics, however, point out that Trump’s promises to resolve conflicts like the Ukraine war have yet to materialise. Despite his claim that he could end the war in 24 hours, Ukraine recently faced its heaviest aerial bombardment of the conflict so far.

Still, Trump could soon claim credit for progress in Gaza, where indirect negotiations with Hamas could lead to a 60-day ceasefire, the release of Israeli hostages, and more aid for civilians. The White House confirmed that its Middle East envoy is in Qatar this week to push for a breakthrough deal.