Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing Trump’s efforts to advance peace initiatives in the Middle East. Netanyahu presented Trump with a letter sent to the Nobel committee during a dinner at the White House, stating that the honor was “well-deserved”. Netanyahu emphasized Trump’s role in forging peace, saying, “He’s forging peace as we speak, in one country, in one region after the other”. Trump, who has long called himself a master peacemaker, expressed gratitude for the nomination, saying it was “very meaningful” coming from Netanyahu.
The nomination comes amid ongoing efforts to broker peace in the region, with Netanyahu highlighting Trump’s contributions to peace and security. Trump has received multiple nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize in the past and has publicly expressed his desire to receive the award. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded annually to individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the promotion of peace and conflict resolution.
