Netanyahu Nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally nominated former U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, sending a letter to the Nobel committee praising Trump’s leadership and Middle East peace efforts. The nomination has drawn widespread criticism due to both leaders' controversial records, especially regarding military actions in Gaza and Iran. Critics labeled the move as ironic and an insult to the concept of peace, highlighting the paradox of figures associated with conflict nominating each other. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt also faced backlash after expressing support for Trump receiving the prize. Trump, who has previously been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize—including some invalid nominations—has publicly voiced frustration about not winning the award. Many analysts see the nomination primarily as a political gesture rather than a substantive endorsement.