Netanyahu Nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize Amid White House Discussions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially put forward former U.S. President Donald Trump as a candidate for the Nobel Peace Prize, delivering the nomination letter during their meeting at the White House on Monday.

At the outset of their discussions, Netanyahu addressed reporters, describing the nomination as "well-deserved" and commending Trump's previous efforts in fostering peace. He also mentioned that both Israel and the United States are actively working to identify nations willing to offer the Palestinian people a more promising future.

Trump, who has long positioned himself as an effective peacemaker and has expressed a strong interest in the prestigious international accolade, appeared taken aback by Netanyahu's gesture. “Coming from you, this is very meaningful,” Trump remarked to Netanyahu, acknowledging the nomination in front of the media.

This meeting marked the third occasion the two leaders have met this year. Although the visit was presented as a significant diplomatic event, it was overshadowed by the ongoing Gaza conflict, which has now entered its 21st month.

Families of hostages still held in Gaza have been advocating for any ceasefire agreement to ensure the release of all captives. As Trump and Netanyahu engaged in talks, there was heightened focus on whether the former U.S. president would exert pressure for a resolution to the conflict.

The leaders were also scheduled to share a private dinner later in the evening, where they planned to continue discussions on regional security, the future of Israeli-Palestinian relations, and the broader implications of peace initiatives in the Middle East.