During a White House dinner hosted by President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented a letter he had submitted to the Nobel Prize committee nominating Trump for the peace prize. Praising Trump's leadership in advancing peace and security, particularly in the Middle East, Netanyahu highlighted the close collaboration between the U.S. and Israel, citing joint efforts such as recent American strikes on Iranian nuclear targets. He described the Israeli-American partnership as a powerful force capable of meeting significant challenges and seizing new diplomatic opportunities in the region.

Netanyahu also revealed ongoing discussions between the U.S. and Israel regarding a voluntary emigration plan for Palestinians wishing to leave Gaza, while assuring that those who choose to stay will be allowed to do so. Expressing optimism about expanding the Abraham Accords, Netanyahu said he believes Israel is close to securing broader regional peace, which could ultimately benefit Palestinians as well. However, he emphasized that any solution must ensure Israel’s security: “Palestinians should have all the powers to govern themselves, but none of the powers to threaten us,” he said. “No one in Israel will agree to anything else, because we don’t commit suicide.”

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SOURCE: i24 News