Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated former U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. Netanyahu personally handed Trump the nomination letter during a meeting at the White House on Monday.
The Israeli leader praised Trump for his efforts toward peace in the Middle East, especially his role in brokering diplomatic agreements between Israel and several Arab nations during his presidency, known as the Abraham Accords.
Though the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded by the Norwegian Nobel Committee and nominations can be made by certain public officials, Netanyahu’s gesture is seen as a strong show of support and recognition.
This nomination comes at a time when global conversations about peace and conflict, particularly in the Middle East, remain tense. Trump, who is campaigning for a return to the White House in 2024, welcomed the nomination and thanked Netanyahu for the gesture.
Observers say the nomination may spark debate, given Trump’s polarizing record on global diplomacy.