Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (July 7, 2025) told President Donald Trump that he had nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize, handing Mr. Trump a nomination letter during a meeting at the White House.
Speaking to reporters at the beginning of their meeting, Netanyahu said Israel was working with the United States to find countries who would give Palestinians a better future.
The honor was “well-deserved,” Netanyahu told Mr. Trump.
Mr. Trump has long called himself a master peacemaker and made clear his desire for the Nobel Prize. Mr. Trump, speaking in front of reporters, said the nomination was news to him.
“Coming from you, this is very meaningful,” he told the Israeli leader.
U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a private dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as families of hostages held in Gaza push for any ceasefire agreement to include the release of all remaining hostages.
As the two leaders meet for the third time this year, the outwardly triumphant visit will be dogged by Israel’s 21-month war against Hamas in Gaza and questions over how hard Mr. Trump will push for an end to the conflict.
Dinner coincided with important Middle East negotiations:
- A proposed 60-day Gaza ceasefire linked to a hostage release
- Discussions on relocating Palestinians from Gaza in cooperation with the U.S. and regional partners
- Diplomacy with Iran, including Trump scheduling talks amid recent military strikes that knocked out Iran’s nuclear sites
Pakistan had earlier nominated Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize in late June, commending his role in brokering a ceasefire during the India‑Pakistan conflict — an announcement that sparked intense domestic debate. Critics argue these nominations are politically motivated “photo‑ops” rather than based on lasting peace achievements.
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