Israel Honors Trump, Nobel Snubbed His 'Peace'
Al-Monitor announces Israel's plan to bestow its highest civilian honor on Donald Trump in 2026, breaking tradition to recognize a non-citizen for his 'support.' Meanwhile, the Nobel Committee, which considers actual peace a prerequisite, somehow missed Trump’s 'achievements.' It appears when you move the US embassy to Jerusalem, greenlight illegal settlements, and push 'deal of the century'
policies, the accolades flow, just not from anyone who seriously cares about human rights. AIPAC and its affiliates poured significant sums into the 2020 election cycle, with OpenSecrets.org reporting millions in contributions to pro-Israel candidates. Trump himself, while a self-funded candidate, clearly understood the political currency of aligning with Netanyahu's objectives. This award isn't
about 'overwhelming sentiment' amongst Israelis as much as it is about rewarding those who enable specific, expansionist policies. The irony of rewarding a 'peace deal' architect while Palestinian displacement accelerated is apparently lost on the award committee.