Washington D.C, U.S. — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has officially nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing what he called Trump’s “exceptional dedication” to fostering peace in the Middle East and beyond.
And in true diplomatic flair, he delivered the letter personally—handing it to Trump during a high-stakes meeting at the White House on Monday evening.
According to Netanyahu’s office, the nomination letter was submitted to the Norway-based Nobel Committee on July 1.
But the Israeli leader didn’t just drop off the paperwork—he made it a moment. Before a working dinner at the White House, he told reporters that Trump’s leadership was instrumental in reshaping the region.
In the letter, Netanyahu praised the U.S. president for his role in brokering the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations including the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco.
The agreements, he wrote, ushered in a “dramatic change” in regional dynamics—shifting from decades of conflict to what he described as “innovative diplomacy” rooted in cooperation and prosperity.
“These breakthroughs reshaped the Middle East,” Netanyahu wrote. “Few leaders have achieved such tangible breakthroughs to peace in such a short time.” He added that Trump’s “vision and bold leadership” made him uniquely deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize.
This isn’t Trump’s first flirtation with the prize. During his previous term, the former president frequently referenced the Abraham Accords as a historic achievement, claiming they reflected his deal-making prowess on the global stage.
Netanyahu clearly agrees, describing their diplomatic partnership as one that led to “a historic victory” over Iranian threats.
The Israeli leader didn’t mince words when it came to Tehran. He likened Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs to “two tumors” threatening Israel’s existence, and credited the joint U.S.-Israeli pressure campaign with pushing both back.
Still, he warned, “When you remove a tumor, that doesn’t mean it can’t come back.” The message: vigilance is key.
Amid the fanfare and praise, the war in Gaza provided a sobering backdrop. When asked about an IED explosion in the Gaza Strip earlier that day, which killed five Israeli soldiers, Trump acknowledged the tragedy but insisted it would not derail ongoing ceasefire negotiations involving hostages. “I don’t believe the attack will impact the talks,” he said.
While Trump’s path to the Nobel Prize remains uncertain, Netanyahu’s endorsement adds a new chapter to the U.S.-Israel diplomatic saga—one that blends personal friendship, high-stakes geopolitics, and a shared desire to leave a lasting legacy.
The meeting underscored Trump’s continued efforts to position himself as a global peacemaker, even as the region remains volatile.
Whether the Nobel Committee sees it the same way is another matter entirely. But in Netanyahu’s eyes, one thing is clear: Trump, he believes, has already earned his place in the history books.
