On Thursday, joyful crowds took to the streets in both Gaza and Israel to mark the ceasefire agreement reached between Hamas and Israel.
Many in the gatherings reportedly shouted the name of US President Donald Trump, expressing their desire for him to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in facilitating the deal.
The atmosphere in Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square was especially vibrant, with attendees waving American flags and echoing chants of “Give Trump the Nobel Prize!”
Crowds in Gaza echoed similar sentiments, celebrating the end of hostilities and calling out Trump’s name.
An agricultural artist, Peter Weiner, contributed to the enthusiasm by spelling out “NOBEL4TRUMP” in large letters on a field in northern Israel.
The Hostage and Missing Families Forum, consisting of families of Hamas kidnapping victims, wrote a letter on Monday urging the Nobel Committee to honor Trump.
“President Trump’s resolve to foster peace made feasible what many deemed impossible. We implore you to award him the Nobel Peace Prize, as he has promised to keep working until every last hostage is returned,” they stated.
The families further asserted, “In the past year, no other leader or organization has brought more to global peace than President Trump. While many spoke about peace, he made it happen. While others offered empty assurances, he delivered actual results, saving countless lives.”
Trump has officially been nominated. Notably, several prominent leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, have received the Nobel Peace Prize in the past.
The Pakistani government also nominated Trump, acknowledging his “determined diplomatic intervention and essential leadership” during the recent India-Pakistan crisis.
Islamabad commended Trump’s “strategic insight and exceptional political skill” in de-escalating a tense situation through effective diplomacy.
Prime Minister Netanyahu reiterated his support for Trump’s Nobel nomination, even showcasing an AI-generated image from his office—which was meticulously crafted, ensuring everyone had the correct number of fingers.
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet nominated Trump as well, highlighting his significant influence in peace talks between Cambodia and Thailand.
In his nomination letter, the Cambodian Prime Minister emphasized Trump’s “extraordinary statesmanship” and ability to prevent catastrophic conflict through innovative diplomacy, recently evident in securing a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand.
Following Manet’s nomination, over 2,500 Cambodian Buddhist monks rallied in support, passing by the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh, where they read a statement backing Trump’s nomination.
Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) also put forward a nomination on Wednesday, praising Trump’s “bold and unprecedented leadership in fostering peace globally” in her letter to the Nobel committee.
She noted, “Through relentless negotiations and direct engagement with regional allies—like Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey—Trump achieved what many thought was impossible: a ceasefire agreement, hostage releases, and a plan for rebuilding Gaza while reconciling Israelis and Palestinians.” She emphasized that this wasn’t mere political posturing but real diplomacy that saved lives and provided hope to many.
So far, several Republicans, including Buddy Carter of Georgia, Darrell Issa of California, and Claudia Tenney of New York, have extended their nominations for Trump.
The wait will soon conclude, as the Nobel Committee is set to announce the Peace Prize winners tomorrow, October 10th.
