Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in ‘forging peace.’ During a private dinner at the White House, marking their third meeting this year, Prime Minister Netanyahu personally handed President Trump a copy of the nomination letter he sent to the Nobel committee. He praised Mr Trump’s efforts in promoting peace and security, particularly in West Asia.
During the meeting, Mr Netanyahu also voiced support for a controversial proposal by President Trump to relocate Palestinians from Gaza and transform the conflict-ridden coastal strip into a luxury waterfront development. The visit comes amid mounting global criticism of Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza.
The President has already realised great opportunities. He forged the Abraham Accords. He’s forging peace as we speak in one country, in one region after the other. So, I want to present to you, Mr. President, the letter I sent to the Nobel Prize Committee. It’s nominating you for the Peace Prize, which is well deserved, and you should get it,” Netanyahu told the US President.
He also praised Trump’s efforts to pursue peace and security, especially in the Middle East. “I want to express the appreciation and admiration not only of all Israelis, but of the Jewish people and many, many admirers around the world, for your leadership, your leadership of the free world, your leadership of a just cause, and the pursuit of peace and security which you are leading in many lands, but now especially in the Middle East.
President has an extraordinary team, and I think our teams together make an extraordinary combination to meet challenges and seize opportunities,” the Israeli leader said.