‘He Deserves It’: Israel PM Netanyahu Backs Donald Trump for Nobel Peace Prize After Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says former U.S. President Donald Trump “deserves” the Nobel Peace Prize for brokering a ceasefire and hostage release deal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu | via: Reuters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, October 9, 2025, said that former U.S. President Donald Trump should be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, shortly after Trump announced a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas.
Posting from the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the Office of the Prime Minister of Israel, Netanyahu wrote:
“Give @realDonaldTrump the Nobel Peace Prize — he deserves it! 🏅”
The statement comes just hours after Trump public address in Washington, where he revealed that his mediation efforts had led to a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas and the release of several hostages.
Netanyahu Praise for Trump Diplomatic Role
Netanyahu endorsement of Trump for the Nobel Prize underscores the Israeli leader long-standing support for the former U.S. president. The two leaders share a close political relationship dating back to Trump tenure in the White House, during which he made several pro-Israel decisions, including:
Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel capital in 2017.
Moving the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Facilitating the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations, including the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco.
Earlier this year, in July 2025, Netanyahu personally handed Trump a nomination letter for the Nobel Peace Prize during their meeting at the White House, citing his “historic contributions to Middle East peace.”
“No one has done more to reshape peace in the Middle East than Donald J. Trump,” Netanyahu reportedly said during the meeting.
According to international media reports, Trump played a behind-the-scenes role in mediating talks between Israeli and Hamas negotiators, with the help of Qatari and Egyptian officials. The deal, announced earlier this week, includes:
A temporary ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza.
The release of Israeli and foreign hostages held by Hamas.
The exchange of Palestinian detainees held in Israeli prisons.
The announcement has drawn both praise and skepticism from global leaders. While Israel and the U.S. hailed it as a step toward “de-escalation,” some observers have expressed doubts about the long-term sustainability of the agreement.
A Political Statement Amid Global Attention
Netanyahu public praise for Trump is also being interpreted as a political signal — both to his domestic audience and to Washington, where the Biden administration has taken a different approach to Middle East diplomacy.
The post on X quickly went viral, drawing sharp reactions from both Trump supporters and critics. While Trump allies lauded the statement as recognition of his “unmatched diplomacy,” opponents called it a “publicity stunt” ahead of the upcoming U.S. presidential elections.
As of now, neither the Nobel Committee nor Trump has responded to Netanyahu latest endorsement.
A Renewed Trump-Netanyahu Alliance
The public camaraderie between the two leaders marks a renewed phase in their relationship, which had cooled slightly after Trump criticism of Netanyahu following his 2021 electoral defeat. Their recent meetings, however, suggest a revived partnership — particularly amid Trump renewed focus on foreign policy in his 2024 campaign.
“President Trump brought peace when no one else could,” Netanyahu said earlier this year. “His leadership changed the face of the Middle East.”
Whether Trump will be officially nominated or awarded the Nobel Peace Prize remains uncertain, but Netanyahu declaration has once again thrust the former U.S. president into the global spotlight — this time, not for controversy, but for diplomacy.
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