Netanyahu Nominates Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Islamabad credited Trump’s timely engagement with both sides for preventing a potential escalation into full-scale war. The nomination, submitted to the Nobel Committee in Oslo, emphasized that Trump’s actions brought both nuclear-armed neighbors back to dialogue, averting a serious threat to regional and global peace.
Trump Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by Israel and Pakistan: A Tale of Global Diplomacy
In a dramatic turn on the global stage, former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has been nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize — not by one but two major nations. On July 7, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially submitted Trump’s name to the Nobel Committee. This follows a similar nomination from Pakistan in May 2025. Both countries, despite being on opposite ends of several geopolitical spectrums, have acknowledged Trump’s controversial but impactful diplomatic engagements in recent months.
🇮🇱 Netanyahu’s Nobel Nomination Letter to Committee
- On Monday, July 7, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wrote to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee nominating Donald Trump for his efforts to maintain global peace and regional stability.
“President Trump has shown exceptional dedication to promoting peace, stability, and security around the world,” Netanyahu stated in the letter.
💣 Trump’s Role in the Iran-Israel Conflict
- Trump’s nomination by Netanyahu came shortly after Operation Midnight Hammer — a pre-dawn **U.S.
- These precision attacks were a response to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, and they led to a ceasefire between the two arch-rivals.
- Iran retaliated by launching Operation Annunciation of Victory, which included an unsuccessful missile attack on Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest U.S. military base in the Middle East.
- Despite missile fire between Iran and Israel continuing briefly, the situation stabilized, largely credited to Trump’s backchannel diplomacy and firm warnings to both sides.
In a press statement, Trump condemned the violence from both Iran and Israel, urging Netanyahu to “exercise restraint and avoid further escalation.”
🇵🇰 Pakistan’s Surprise Nomination in May
- Well before Israel, Pakistan’s government had already announced in May 2025 that it was recommending Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.
- The announcement came after Trump hosted Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir at the White House.
- A post on Pakistan’s official X handle read:
“The Government of Pakistan has decided to formally recommend President Donald J. Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, in recognition of his decisive diplomatic intervention and pivotal leadership during the recent India-Pakistan crisis.”
🕊️ Trump’s Role in De-escalating India-Pakistan Conflict
- The situation stemmed from the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in India launching precision airstrikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7.
- Hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbors escalated, with skirmishes lasting four days.
- Trump reportedly held urgent diplomatic talks with both Islamabad and New Delhi, facilitating a military stand-down on May 10, after communication between both nations’ directors general of military operations.
- According to Pakistan, Trump displayed:
“At a moment of heightened regional turbulence, President Trump de-escalated a rapidly deteriorating situation, ultimately securing a ceasefire and averting a broader conflict,” the statement added.
🗣️ Mixed Reactions Across the Globe
- Trump, who has often touted himself as a peacemaker, responded to both nominations by calling them a “testament to true leadership.”
- Critics argue that Trump’s “peacekeeping” often comes with military action first, followed by diplomacy — a strategy many find morally conflicted.
- Others say his unconventional style, regardless of intent, did prevent larger wars in at least two regions in a matter of weeks.
🕊️ Human Sentiment: Peace Through Unlikely Hands
While many around the world continue to debate Donald Trump’s political legacy, the Nobel nominations by both Israel and Pakistan have created a moment of rare international consensus
Whether or not Trump receives the Nobel Peace Prize in 2026, the endorsements underscore the fragile nature of peace, the volatile state of global affairs, and how diplomacy can sometimes emerge from unexpected sources.