Israeli PM Netanyahu Nominates Trump Nobel Peace Prize Amid Regional Conflicts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally nominated US President Donald Trump for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, praising his efforts in forging peace across multiple regions and particularly highlighting the Abraham Accords. Netanyahu presented the nomination letter to Trump during a White House dinner amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, including the recent 12-day war between Israel and Iran, which Trump helped to end by ordering strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and announcing a ceasefire. Trump has taken credit for these actions, asserting that they have made the Middle East safer, and has also emphasized his role in mediating other conflicts, including between India and Pakistan. The nomination comes as Israel and Hamas engage in indirect talks in Qatar toward a ceasefire, with the US pushing for a 60-day pause in fighting and the release of hostages from Gaza. While Trump’s nomination has been welcomed by Netanyahu and some international supporters, the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza remain deeply concerning, with the UN condemning civilian casualties and displacement. Trump’s peace efforts and military actions continue to shape the complex dynamics in the region as negotiations and tensions persist.