Netanyahu announces: Donald Trump will receive the Israel Prize - the first for a foreigner

Award for Donald Trump

According to Главком: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that U.S. President Donald Trump will receive the Israel Prize. This award will be the first of its kind, as it will be awarded to a person who does not hold Israeli citizenship. The Israel Prize is considered the most prestigious award given by the government of this country.

Changes to the Prize Rules

It should be noted that Israel's Minister of Education Yoav Kisch made changes to the rules of the prize in July 2025, which allowed for a broader range of candidates for this award. Netanyahu's government also supports Trump's candidacy for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2026. It is worth noting that Trump has already become a laureate of the first Peace Prize from FIFA.

President Trump has broken so many conventions to surprise people, so we decided to break one of the conventions or create a new one. - Benjamin Netanyahu

Thus, the award to Trump reflects Israel's unique approach to recognizing the contributions of foreign leaders to world politics.

This decision underscores Israel's ambition to establish new standards in international relations and recognition of the contributions of leaders on the world stage. Honoring Trump might also indicate a strengthening of American-Israeli relations, which have traditionally been important for both countries. The award may spark debates about the role of international politics and the influence of foreign leaders on the situation in Israel and the Middle East as a whole.