Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday (local time) that he has nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, noting his efforts in “forging peace in one region after another”.“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 said as Trump hosted him for talks at the White House.Trump has received multiple Nobel Peace Prize nominations from supporters and lawmakers over the years. He has openly expressed frustration about not receiving the prestigious award.He has criticized the Norwegian Nobel Committee for overlooking his role in mediating tensions between India and Pakistan, as well as Serbia and Kosovo.He has also sought credit for helping maintain peace between Egypt and Ethiopia, and for brokering the Abraham Accords agreements aimed at normalizing relations between Israel and several Arab nations.Trump campaigned as a “peacemaker,” promising to use his negotiating skills to quickly end wars in Ukraine and Gaza. However, both conflicts continues to rage even after five months of his presidency.
