In a symbolic show of gratitude and alignment, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has personally nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, handing over the nomination letter during a private dinner at the White House.
“I want to present to you, Mr. President, the letter I sent to the Nobel Prize committee. It’s the nomination of you for the Peace Prize, which is well-deserved.
And you should get it,” Netanyahu said, handing Trump the official recommendation.
A visibly moved Trump, who has long voiced his ambition to win the prestigious global honor, responded, “Coming from you, in particular, this is very meaningful. Thank you very much.”
Netanyahu praised Trump’s “pursuit of peace and security,” especially in the volatile Middle East, and hailed their joint diplomatic and military efforts as a “powerful combination” reshaping regional dynamics.
“He’s forging peace as we speak—in one country, in one region after the other,” Netanyahu said, referencing ongoing negotiations and U.S. strikes targeting Iran-backed militias.
The meeting — Netanyahu’s third with Trump this year—comes amid intense international scrutiny of Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza and the unresolved hostage crisis.
Families of those held captive by Hamas have ramped up pressure on both leaders, demanding that any future ceasefire agreement guarantee the release of all hostages.
Prior to the White House dinner, Netanyahu also met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff at Blair House, where discussions reportedly focused on regional stability and humanitarian concerns.
The high-profile visit highlights the enduring personal rapport between Netanyahu and Trump—and signals the Israeli leader’s attempt to maintain strong Republican ties as pressure mounts on the global stage.
