Netanyahu Nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize as US Backs Israeli Assault on Gaza

US President Donald Trump hosted Zionist Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday evening, where they held talks centered on several contentious international issues, including the Israeli genocidal war on Gaza, Iran’s nuclear program, and the war in Ukraine.

The meeting came as the Israeli occupation continues its deadly military campaign in the Gaza Strip, which has drawn international condemnation for widespread civilian casualties and accusations of war crimes.

During a dinner with Netanyahu, Trump struck an upbeat tone on the possibility of a ceasefire in Gaza, claiming there were “no obstacles” to reaching a deal. “Things are moving in the right direction,” he said, without offering details.

Backing for War in Ukraine, Weapons for Kyiv

On Ukraine, Trump reiterated his administration’s commitment to increasing military aid to Kyiv, stating that the Ukrainian people were “taking heavy hits” and needed to defend themselves.

“Yes, we will send more weapons,” Trump said, emphasizing that the arms would be “primarily defensive.” His remarks come as many question the long-term strategy of escalating military involvement abroad while domestic needs remain unmet.

Sanctions Lifted on Syria After Closed-Door Consultations

Trump also revealed that the recent decision to lift US sanctions on Syria followed consultations with Netanyahu and unnamed regional leaders. “I met with Syria’s new leader and was impressed,” he said, brushing aside concerns about the Syrian government’s history.

“We lifted the sanctions because we want to give him a chance,” Trump added—remarks likely to raise further questions about the administration’s selective foreign policy and its tolerance for authoritarian regimes deemed geopolitically useful.

Netanyahu Pushes Nobel Prize Nomination for Trump

In a moment widely viewed as political theater, Netanyahu announced he had officially nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, praising his role in pushing normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab regimes. “President Trump is making peace—country after country, region after region,” Netanyahu said, presenting the letter he sent to the Nobel Committee.

Critics argue these so-called “peace deals”—which largely exclude Palestinian voices—serve to entrench occupation and normalize authoritarian alliances under the guise of diplomacy.
Protests Erupt Outside White House

As the meeting took place, hundreds of protesters gathered outside the White House, denouncing both leaders. Demonstrators included American activists, human rights advocates, and anti-Zionist Jewish rabbis who condemned the Israeli enemy’s ongoing assault on Gaza and Washington’s unconditional support for what they described as an apartheid regime.
Chants and placards called out the Biden and Trump administrations alike for enabling war crimes and ignoring international law. Protesters described the US-Israeli relationship as one rooted in impunity and colonial violence, with Gaza paying the ultimate price.