Netanyahu Officially Nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
July 8, 202569 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes
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In a remarkable move during his official visit to the American capital, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced yesterday, Monday, July 7th, his nomination of US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, affirming that he deserves it deservedly.
During their meeting at the White House, Netanyahu presented Trump with an official letter addressed to the Nobel Committee, stating: "I would like to deliver the message I sent to the Nobel Committee... nominating you for the Peace Prize... and you deserve it deservedly, and you must receive it".
Netanyahu praised Trump's efforts, describing them as aimed at achieving peace and security in the world, especially in the Middle East, referring to the political roles Trump played during his presidency regarding sensitive issues in the region, most notably the "Abraham" normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab countries.
Trump, in turn, expressed his gratitude for this sudden nomination, saying: "I was not aware of this... for such a thing to come from you means a lot to me".
This nomination comes at a time when the Middle East file is witnessing escalating tensions, especially in Gaza, where Trump stated during the same meeting that "there is no obstacle to reaching a ceasefire in Gaza", reflecting his continued engagement in the region's issues even after leaving the presidency.
It is worth mentioning that Trump had expressed his desire to receive the Nobel Peace Prize on previous occasions, but at the same time expressed doubts about the possibility of being awarded this prize, despite considering himself deserving of it considering what he had done during his term.
Four previous American presidents have received the Nobel Peace Prize: Theodore Roosevelt in 1906, Woodrow Wilson in 1919, Jimmy Carter in 2002, and Barack Obama in 2009.
Netanyahu's nomination comes at a politically sensitive time, sparking debate about whether the Nobel Committee will take into account the political role of the candidates or their actual and sustainable impact on global peace.
