Daily Current Affairs / Israel to Confer Highest Civilian Honour on Donald Trump
Category : Awards Published on: January 02 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that former US President Donald Trump will be awarded Israel’s highest civilian honour, the Israel Prize for Peace, following high-level talks in Florida. The decision is unprecedented, as the prize has never before been awarded to a non-Israeli, nor has the Peace category been formally conferred. Israel cited Trump’s role in Middle East diplomacy and support for Israel. The award follows a July 2025 rule change allowing foreign recipients.
Israel announced that former US President Donald Trump will receive the Israel Prize for Peace, marking the first time the country’s highest civilian honour is awarded to a non-Israeli.
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