In a bold diplomatic gesture that has drawn global attention, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially nominated United States President Donald J. Trump for the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize. The nomination, confirmed by Israeli government sources, includes a formal letter submitted by Netanyahu to the Nobel Committee, commending Trump’s role in reshaping Middle East relations during his tenure in office.
Netanyahu, a long-time ally of the former American leader, lauded Trump’s efforts in brokering several normalization agreements between Israel and Arab nations under the U.S.-mediated Abraham Accords. The historic accords, signed in 2020, saw countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Sudan, and Morocco formally establish diplomatic ties with Israel—an unprecedented diplomatic development in the region in decades.
According to details made available to KIIN360, the Israeli Prime Minister described Trump’s involvement in the peace process as “instrumental and transformative,” arguing that his unique approach to diplomacy achieved what many traditional peace processes could not. Netanyahu’s letter to the Nobel Committee reportedly highlights Trump’s contribution to “fostering dialogue, reducing hostility, and creating a new architecture for peace in the Middle East.”
While the move has generated mixed reactions internationally, it is not the first time Trump has been put forward for the award. During his presidency, several lawmakers and political figures from different countries made similar recommendations, particularly in recognition of the Abraham Accords. However, Netanyahu’s endorsement carries a distinct weight, coming directly from a sitting head of government and one of the central figures in the agreements themselves.
Critics of the nomination argue that while Trump’s foreign policy yielded some short-term diplomatic wins, it also left behind complex geopolitical challenges, especially with the Israeli-Palestinian conflict unresolved. Nonetheless, supporters of the nomination insist that the accords represented a rare moment of diplomatic pragmatism in a historically turbulent region.
The Nobel Peace Prize, awarded annually by the Norwegian Nobel Committee, is considered one of the highest global recognitions for efforts in peace-building, conflict resolution, and international cooperation. Nominations can be submitted by qualified individuals including heads of state, lawmakers, academics, and former laureates.
As the Nobel Committee continues its evaluation process for this year’s candidates, Netanyahu’s nomination of Trump is certain to stir debate not only within diplomatic circles but also among global observers tracking peace and power dynamics in the Middle East and beyond.
