Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially nominated President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Netanyahu surprised Trump with a formal nomination letter during a high-profile meeting at the White House on Monday.
The Israeli leader praised Trump’s Middle East leadership and his efforts to expand peace through the Abraham Accords.
Netanyahu presented the nomination letter personally to Trump during their joint appearance, commending the president for what he described as “extraordinary leadership” and a bold vision that has reshaped diplomatic relations across the Middle East.
“I want to express the appreciation and admiration not only of all Israelis, but of the Jewish people and many, many admirers around the world,” Netanyahu said, “for your leadership, your leadership of the free world, your leadership of a just cause, and the pursuit of peace and security.”
Netanyahu highlighted Trump’s achievements in establishing peace deals between Israel and several Arab nations and said the progress deserves international recognition.
“The president has already realized great opportunities,” Netanyahu added.
“He forged the Abraham Accords.
“He’s forging peace as we speak, in one country and one region after the other.
“So, I want to present to you, Mr. President, the letter I sent to the Nobel Prize committee.
“It’s nominating you for the peace prize, which is well-deserved.”
Trump, visibly moved by the gesture, said he had not been aware of the nomination.
“Thank you,” he told the prime minister.
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The nomination follows a period of renewed U.S. and Israeli military coordination targeting Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
In recent weeks, U.S. forces struck Iranian nuclear facilities in a show of force, reinforcing the Trump administration’s posture against Tehran’s aggression.
On Monday, Trump declared that Iran is no longer “the bully of the Middle East,” signaling a shift in power dynamics and noting that nuclear negotiations between Tehran and Washington were expected “in the next week or so.”
The administration has taken a dual-track approach — applying military pressure on rogue regimes while signaling openness to diplomacy if conditions are met.
Trump said he removed sanctions on Syria earlier this year “to give them a chance,” and expressed interest in eventually lifting sanctions on Iran, provided the regime abandons its belligerent behavior.
“I’d like to see Iran build itself back up in a peaceful manner,” Trump said.
“And not going around saying ‘Death to America, Death to Israel,’ as they were doing.
“They have such potential.”
When asked about progress on hostage negotiations with Hamas, U.S. and Israeli officials declined to comment on the hold-up.
Hostages have now been held in Gaza for over 630 days, a point of continued frustration for families and negotiators alike.
On the long-debated issue of a two-state solution, Trump deferred to Netanyahu, who reiterated Israel’s non-negotiable position on national security.
“I think Palestinians should have all the powers to govern themselves, but none of the powers should threaten us,” Netanyahu said.
“That means that certain powers, like overall security, will always remain in our hands.
“No one in Israel will agree to anything else, because we don’t commit suicide.”
Netanyahu expressed optimism that broader peace could still be achieved under Trump’s leadership, pointing to the potential for new normalization agreements.
“I believe we can establish peace between us and the entire Middle East with President Trump’s leadership,” Netanyahu said, reinforcing the significance of the Abraham Accords and Trump’s diplomatic success with nations like the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan.
While Saudi Arabia remains reluctant to move forward with normalization absent a resolution for civilians in Gaza, reports suggest that Lebanon and Syria may be exploring a path to improved diplomatic relations with Israel.
The Trump administration’s approach stands in sharp contrast to the appeasement strategies of previous administrations, relying instead on strength, leverage, and mutual interests to drive agreements that once seemed out of reach.
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