Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Nominates President Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu Nominates President Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
[Washington | July 8, 2025]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. The nomination was personally handed to President Trump during a formal dinner event held at the White House.

The two close allies met to celebrate the success of a recent joint military operation targeting three key Iranian nuclear facilities. Both leaders hailed the mission as a “complete success” and called it a crucial step toward ensuring peace and security in the Middle East.

Netanyahu stated:
“He (Trump) is now building peace—one country at a time, one region at a time.”
With those words, he formally handed over the Nobel Peace Prize nomination letter to President Trump.

Gaza War and Ceasefire Talks Also on the Agenda

The dinner, held in the White House’s Blue Room, was attended by top security and diplomatic advisers from both countries. Key topics discussed included the ongoing war in Gaza, a proposed 60-day ceasefire, and long-term strategic planning.

The primary justification behind the Nobel nomination appears to be Trump’s military action against Iran’s nuclear program. Netanyahu has long pushed U.S. presidents to take a tougher stance on Iran. Responding to that call, Trump authorized strikes—using bunker buster bombs and Tomahawk missiles—on three Iranian nuclear facilities.

Trump’s Reaction and Past Aspirations

Upon receiving the nomination, President Trump said:
“It’s deeply meaningful to receive this nomination from a leader like you.”
Trump has previously expressed a strong desire to win the Nobel Peace Prize, frequently claiming that under his leadership, peace agreements were achieved in regions like India-Pakistan, Congo-Rwanda, and Israel-Iran. He has often described himself as a “leader of peace.”

Although this marks Netanyahu’s third visit to the White House in 2025—widely seen as a diplomatic success—the ongoing conflict in Gaza and uncertainty about the Trump administration’s future role in resolving it continue to raise concerns in the international community.

Analysts say Netanyahu’s nomination move is a highly strategic political gesture, aimed at strengthening his relationship with Trump and sending a strong message of U.S.-Israel unity across the Middle East.