Israel’s President, Isaac Herzog, has lauded U.S. President Donald Trump for his pivotal role in brokering a landmark ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, describing his efforts as worthy of the Nobel Peace Prize.
In a post shared on his official X account on Thursday, Herzog hailed the deal as a historic opportunity for peace in the region, crediting Trump’s mediation for helping to end the brutal war in Gaza.
“There is no doubt that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for this,” Herzog wrote.
“The agreement offers a chance to mend, to heal, and to open a new horizon of hope for our region.”
The ceasefire deal, announced earlier by President Trump, followed weeks of indirect negotiations in Egypt. Under the first phase of the U.S-proposed peace plan, all remaining hostages held by Hamas are expected to be released, and Israeli forces will withdraw to designated lines.
Hamas has also confirmed its participation in the agreement, signaling a potential end to a devastating conflict that has lasted over two years and claimed tens of thousands of lives.
Trump, speaking recently at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, reiterated his call for global recognition of his diplomatic efforts.
“I’ve ended multiple wars since taking office earlier this year,” he said.
“I think the world knows I deserve the Nobel Peace Prize.”
The Norwegian Nobel Committee is scheduled to announce this year’s Peace Prize laureate on Friday.
