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Washington Post
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
If Trump wants a Nobel Peace Prize, he should refocus on Ukraine
The road to President Donald Trump's highly coveted Nobel Peace Prize might ultimately run through Ukraine, but only if the administration abandons its ad hoc approach to achieving its foreign policy objectives. The departure from U.S. strategic commitments, combined with Trump's reliance on improvisation and instinct, is antithetical to advancing peace initiatives between Russia and Ukraine. Add inconsistent messaging to the mix, and it won't matter how many nominations those seeking to curry favor with Trump submit to the Norwegian Nobel Committee, as the status quo will remain unchanged.
Buzz Feed
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Buzz Feed
Donald Trump Just Revealed Melania Trump's Surprising Impact On The Ukraine War
Donald Trump is "very unhappy" with Russia. On Monday, he issued a warning to Russia that he would impose secondary tariffs of 100% if there was no meaningful progress toward a peace agreement with Ukraine within 50 days. "I go home. I tell the first lady, 'You know, I spoke to Vladimir today. We had a wonderful conversation.' She said, 'Oh, really? Another city was just hit.'" People in the replies are surprised by the bluntness of it all. A number of people tweeted something to the effect of, "Melania Trump I wasn't familiar with your game." People in Ukraine are apparently making memes. And a bunch of people are thanking the First Lady. "I take back every bad thing i said about Melania," one person wrote. "I didn't have giving a special shout out to @FLOTUS on my 2025 bingo card," another person said. A bunch of people are saying Melania should actually be the one nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. And this person hit 'em with: "Melania singlehandedly doing more for Ukraine than the entire GOP."
Al Mayadeen
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Al Mayadeen
Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize as Gaza bleeds
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday nominated United States President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, even as the Israeli war on Gaza continued unabated with the full support of Washington. The symbolic nomination came during Netanyahu's visit to the White House, where he met with President Trump to discuss the latest ceasefire proposal mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States. The visit follows weeks of diplomatic maneuvering, with Washington reportedly intensifying pressure on 'Israel' to accept a temporary truce. 'He's forging peace as we speak,' Netanyahu said, presenting Trump with a letter sent to the Nobel committee. The Israeli leader claimed Trump deserved the award for his efforts to mediate regional conflicts and his prior role in normalizing relations between "Israel" and several Arab states. Yet, while the two leaders dined and exchanged symbolic gestures, Gaza was reeling from another night of intense Israeli bombardment. Meanwhile, Jewish rabbis organized a demonstration in Washington to protest Netanyahu's arrival to the White House, holding placards condemning the Israeli prime minister. The placards called Netanyahu a war criminal and called for all occupied Palestinian territories to be returned to Palestinians. Read more: Israeli airstrikes on Gaza kill dozens, hit hospitals, shelters Over in Gaza, specifically in Beit Hanoun, the Palestinian Resistance staged an ambush targeting Israeli occupation forces, as the Israeli prime minister met with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff ahead of talks with Trump. Netanyahu was reportedly shocked when briefed on the attack, which killed six troops and injured more than 10 others, according to initial reports. The attack targeted an Israeli armored vehicle, causing casualties, and involved two other stages in which rescue forces were also attacked. When asked about the incident and whether it would derail negotiations, Trump said he believed Hamas wanted to reach a deal, telling reporters at the White House, 'They want to meet and they want to have that ceasefire.' Netanyahu reiterated controversial comments suggesting that Palestinians in Gaza should be free to leave the Strip if they choose. 'If people want to stay, they can stay. But if people want to leave, they can leave. It shouldn't be a prison,' he said. The so-called policy of "voluntary migration" has become a central pillar of Israeli decision-making in recent years, with the aim of rendering life so intolerable for Palestinians that they are ultimately forced to leave their homeland. Under the guise of choice, this strategy effectively promotes the displacement of Palestinians—a policy that can only be described as a form of ethnic cleansing. Palestinian officials have repeatedly denounced such rhetoric as part of a broader Israeli agenda of forced displacement, particularly in light of the systematic destruction of homes, infrastructure, and agricultural lands throughout Gaza since October 2023. Trump, standing beside Netanyahu, remarked, 'We've had great cooperation from many countries around Israel. Something good will happen.' However, regional governments, including Egypt and Jordan, have also rejected the policy as a threat to national security. Read more: US-'Israel' plan to displace Gaza residents under humanitarian pretext The timing of Netanyahu's Nobel nomination for Trump has raised eyebrows, especially as the Israeli Prime Minister remains wanted by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over war crimes committed during the war on Gaza. In November 2024, the ICC issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and former Security Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of overseeing military policies that amount to collective punishment and crimes against humanity. While the US and 'Israel' have rejected the ICC's jurisdiction, much of the international community has expressed growing outrage at the scale of destruction inflicted on Gaza, making Netanyahu's letter to the Norwegian Nobel Committee all the more absurd. Trump's envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, is expected to travel to Doha this week to continue ceasefire talks with Qatari and Egyptian mediators. The proposed deal, based on what has been dubbed the 'Witkoff Plan,' includes a 60-day truce, the phased release of captives, Israeli military withdrawals, and negotiations toward a permanent agreement. Hamas has already confirmed its positive response to the proposal, describing it as 'constructive' and reaffirming its readiness to begin implementation discussions immediately. In contrast, Netanyahu's office has declared Hamas' requested revisions to the proposal as 'unacceptable,' though it nonetheless agreed to dispatch a negotiating team to Doha. Read more: Gaza ceasefire talks end with 'no breakthrough', to resume in evening
Al Mayadeen
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Al Mayadeen
Bolton dismisses Trump's Nobel hopes over Ukraine policy shift
Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has cast doubt on President Donald Trump's aspirations to earn a Nobel Peace Prize over the Ukraine-Russia conflict, saying the president's recent policy shift undercuts the credibility of any peacemaking ambitions. In comments made to Newsweek on Monday, Bolton argued that Trump's latest move, allowing the delivery of both defensive and offensive weapons to Ukraine via NATO member states, undermines his stated goal of bringing an end to the war. According to Bolton, Trump's motivations are not rooted in a sincere commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty or regional peace. Rather, the former official believes the decision is an attempt to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin back to the negotiating table, a tactic that Bolton views as unlikely to succeed. 'From that point of view, it doesn't look like there's much chance to strike a deal between Ukraine and Russia — and therefore no Nobel Peace Prize to be won there,' Bolton told Newsweek. Bolton also criticized Trump's approach to foreign policy, saying it lacks long-term strategic vision and is shaped largely by personal relationships with world leaders, rather than consistent principles. This comes after Netanyahu's announcement during a White House dinner early Tuesday, where the Israeli leader revealed his official nomination of Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, describing him as the "greatest supplier of weapons" to the Israeli occupation. US President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed that the United States will send Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine, emphasizing that the European Union will cover the costs. The US president had announced last week that Washington would be supplying Kiev with more weapons as the Ukraine war rages on. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews upon his return to Washington, Trump said, "I haven't agreed on the number yet, but they're going to have some because they do need protection, but the European Union is paying for it. We're not paying anything for it, but we will send it." Trump also took a jab at Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying, "We will send them Patriots, which they desperately need because Putin has really surprised a lot of people. He talks nice and then he bombs everybody in the evening. A little bit of a problem there. I don't like it." Meanwhile, the Russian government responded by reiterating its position that ongoing Western arms deliveries to Ukraine only prolong the conflict and represent a direct involvement of NATO countries. Moscow has consistently maintained that the supply of advanced military systems to Kiev undermines the prospect of any political resolution and escalates regional instability. The decision follows a short-lived halt by the Defense Department last week, which paused delivery of certain air defense missiles and munitions to Ukraine, citing concerns over depleted US military stockpiles. The White House later confirmed that the halt came after a global assessment of American military commitments. However, the Pentagon reversed the decision days later, announcing on Tuesday that it would resume shipments of additional defensive weapons to Ukraine. The reversal followed Trump's directive, with the Pentagon stating the move was intended "to ensure the Ukrainians can defend themselves while we work to secure a lasting peace and ensure the killing stops." Trump later told reporters that he was unaware of who had approved the earlier pause in deliveries.
Roya News
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Roya News
Over 731K sign petition to nominate Francesca Albanese for Nobel Peace Prize
The US-based nonprofit organization Avaaz has launched a global petition calling for the nomination of Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories, for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her outspoken advocacy for Palestinian rights and her defense of civilians in Gaza. The petition, addressed to eligible Nobel nominators and the Norwegian Nobel Committee, declares, "As people from across the world, we believe Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur for the West Bank and Gaza, and the doctors caring for people in Gaza deserve a Nobel Peace Prize for their work." Albanese, who has repeatedly condemned 'Israeli' attacks on civilians and raised alarms over what she describes as potential war crimes in Gaza, has faced political backlash for her stance. The petition highlights that the Trump administration imposed sanctions on her for speaking out against 'Israeli' actions. Despite the pressure, Albanese has continued to focus on those most affected by the conflict, consistently advocating for the protection of civilians in Gaza. Avaaz argues that awarding her, and the medical teams risking their lives to care for Gaza's wounded, would send a powerful message of global solidarity. "There are millions of us across the world! Together we can use this moment to show we have her back, and want the world's most prestigious prize to go to her and the doctors caring for people in Gaza," the petition states. As of now, 731,066 people have signed the petition, and the number continues to climb as supporters share the campaign worldwide. Avaaz hopes the growing momentum will pressure Nobel Peace Prize nominators to formally endorse Albanese and Gaza's frontline doctors for the 2025 prize.
