Overview

• Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s office confirmed Trump will receive the Presidential Medal of Honour for helping secure the Gaza ceasefire and hostage releases.
• At a Knesset ceremony, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he nominated Trump for the Israel Prize, calling him the first non-Israeli considered for the honor.
• The Norwegian Nobel Committee named Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado the 2025 Peace Prize laureate for her work advancing democratic rights.
• Machado publicly dedicated the award in part to President Trump, thanking him for his support of Venezuela’s opposition movement.
• The committee’s choice was finalized before early October events, with nominations closing on Jan. 31, as the White House criticized the decision and Rep. Claudia Tenney proposed a separate 'Trump Peace and Prosperity Award.'