US EditionNetanyahu says Trump to become first non-Israeli to receive Israel Prize
Netanyahu said Trump earned the Israel Prize for his significant support of Israel and the Jewish people, breaking an 80-year tradition by honoring a non-Israeli.
- During a Dec. 29 lunch at Mar-a-Lago resort, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel will award President Donald Trump the Israel Prize, the state's highest civilian honor.
- Netanyahu said the Israel Prize recognizes Trump 'for his tremendous contributions to Israel and the Jewish people' and reflects widespread Israeli appreciation, while Israeli Education Minister Yoav Kisch informed Trump during a Dec. 29 lunch meeting.
- Trump lavished praise on Netanyahu, calling him a wartime prime minister and telling reporters, 'We just won a big war together.'
- Questions about eligibility and motive arose as Bishara Bahbah asked 'However, what will Bibi get in return is the key question', highlighting concerns about precedent and political motives.
- Trump's stalled ceasefire plan, effective since 10 October, awaits Hamas disarmament while he signals interest in Gaza reconstruction, with the Sunrise Project estimating costs over $112b and the US covering 20 percent.
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