Netanyahu Nominates Trump to Become the First Non-Israeli to Win the Nation’s Highest Award

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nominated President Donald Trump for the Israel Prize, which is Israel’s highest cultural honor.

Netanyahu announced the nomination while speaking to the Israeli Parliament early Monday morning, shortly after Hamas released all the remaining living hostages who’d been trapped in Gaza.

“I’ve submitted your nomination to be the first non-Israeli recipient of the Israel Prize, Israel’s highest award,” he said to the U.S. president, who was also present.

“As to that other prize, it’s just a question of time: You’ll get it,” he added, referencing the Nobel Peace Prize. “I want to you to get the Israel Prize, our highest award.”

BREAKING: @Netanyahu announces he has nominated @POTUS to become the first non-Israeli to receive the Israel Prize —

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