Overview
- The announcement came after a meeting between the two leaders at Mar‑a‑Lago in Florida.
- Netanyahu and Education Minister Yoav Kisch conveyed the decision in a statement released by the prime minister’s office.
- The Israel Prize is described as the country’s most prestigious honor and, until now, has been awarded only to Israeli citizens.
- Netanyahu invited Trump to accept the prize at the ceremony tied to Israel’s Independence Day, observed April 21–22, 2026.
- Officials presented the move as recognition of Trump’s contributions to Israel and the Jewish people, while formal award procedures were not reported as complete.