Israel Nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize After Pakistan

In a surprising turn of events, Israel has officially nominated former U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, just days after Pakistan submitted a similar nomination. This move marks Trump’s second international endorsement for the prestigious prize within weeks, highlighting his growing influence in recent global peace efforts.

• Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu handed over the official nomination to Trump during a White House meeting.

• The nomination comes shortly after Pakistan nominated Trump for his role in de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

• Trump is credited with playing a significant role in facilitating ceasefires and peace talks in conflict zones.

• The nomination has sparked global debate, with both praise and criticism coming from political leaders, analysts, and the public.

• Late June 2025: Pakistan officially nominates Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for helping mediate peace between Pakistan and India.

• July 7, 2025: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets Trump at a private dinner in Washington and submits his government’s formal Nobel nomination.

• July 8, 2025: Media outlets worldwide begin reporting Israel’s nomination, making it Trump's second official endorsement for the award.

During the nomination dinner, Prime Minister Netanyahu stated:

“Mr. President, you are forging peace as we speak, in one country and one region after another. Your leadership deserves global recognition.”

His words were met with applause from attendees, including U.S. and Israeli officials.

Donald Trump, visibly surprised and grateful, responded:

Coming from you in particular, this is very meaningful.

He also added that he would continue to support peace initiatives across the world.

Israel’s nomination cites Trump’s involvement in:

• Abraham Accords: The normalization of diplomatic ties between Israel and several Arab nations.

• Ceasefire Talks: Efforts to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Hamas following recent conflict flare-ups.

• Regional Stability: Behind-the-scenes diplomacy with Iran, contributing to a temporary halt in hostilities.

Pakistan’s government had nominated Trump for his role in:

• Defusing Tensions: Trump allegedly played a backchannel role in preventing escalation between Pakistan and India.

• Preventing War: The U.S. administration under Trump helped avoid potential cross-border strikes during recent conflicts.

• Encouraging Peace Talks: By pressuring both nations into dialogue rather than confrontation.

• The Nobel Committee accepts nominations from heads of state, lawmakers, academics, and previous Nobel laureates.

• Nominations remain confidential until the official shortlist is released.

• The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize will be awarded in October 2026 in Oslo, Norway.

• 2020: Trump was nominated by Norwegian lawmakers for the Abraham Accords.

• 2021: A Japanese lawmaker also submitted a nomination for his role in Korean Peninsula diplomacy.

• 2025: Pakistan and Israel join the list of nations nominating Trump, potentially increasing his chances.

• Dr. Rachel Green (International Relations Analyst):

  “Whether you support Trump or not, having both Pakistan and Israel—historic rivals—nominate the same individual is unprecedented.”

• Professor Ahmed Raza (Peace and Conflict Studies, Lahore):

  “This could open doors for more collaborative diplomacy. The real question is: can Trump turn nominations into lasting peace on the ground?”

With nominations from both Pakistan and Israel, former U.S. President Donald Trump now finds himself at the center of global peace discourse. While his supporters claim his diplomacy brought relative calm to volatile regions, others argue that it’s too early to judge his legacy. Regardless, being nominated by two historically conflicting nations is a moment of rare political convergence—and one that could shape Trump’s place in history.