Washington, D.C. — In a dramatic and symbolic gesture that underscores their close diplomatic alliance, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu personally nominated former U.S. President Donald J. Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize during a meeting at the White House on Monday.
According to sources present at the event, Netanyahu handed President Trump a formal letter of nomination, citing Trump’s instrumental role in brokering a series of normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab nations — widely known as the Abraham Accords.
The image captured during the moment, shared by Newsmax and now circulating widely on social media, shows both leaders standing side by side with the American and Israeli flags in the foreground. Both men, dressed in matching red ties and dark suits, appeared to share a sense of mutual respect and strategic purpose.
“No one deserves this honor more than President Trump,” Netanyahu reportedly said during the meeting. “He made peace a reality in a region where many thought it was impossible.”
The nomination is based on Trump’s foreign policy initiatives that led to groundbreaking agreements in 2020 between Israel and countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan. These deals marked a significant shift in Middle Eastern diplomacy, with long-standing tensions giving way to new avenues for economic and political cooperation.
While Netanyahu is not a member of the Norwegian Nobel Committee or an official nominator under traditional criteria, public and political endorsements like this carry considerable symbolic weight and are often used to highlight achievements that resonate with specific constituencies.
Trump has previously been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by other political figures, including members of the European Parliament and lawmakers in Norway and Japan, all pointing to his role in reducing tensions in the Korean Peninsula and the Middle East.
Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Trump expressed gratitude for Netanyahu’s nomination and reiterated his belief that his administration’s policies promoted global peace and stability.
“It’s an honor to be recognized in this way,” Trump said. “We brought the world closer to peace, and we did it through strength, diplomacy, and bold action.”
The Nobel Peace Prize nomination process is highly selective, with thousands of eligible nominators worldwide including university professors, parliamentarians, and international judges. The final decision rests with the Nobel Committee in Oslo, Norway.
Whether Trump will ultimately receive the prestigious prize remains uncertain, but Netanyahu’s public support adds a new dimension to the growing calls from his allies who argue that his administration’s peace efforts deserve global recognition.
This development also comes at a politically charged time, with Trump gearing up for another potential presidential run and Netanyahu solidifying his position as one of Israel’s longest-serving and most controversial leaders.
As the image of the two leaders continues to make headlines, one thing is clear: the Trump-Netanyahu alliance continues to reshape the conversation around peace, politics, and international diplomacy.
-1751987730-q80.webp "Netanyahu says he nominated Trump for Nobel Peace Prize")
