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Trump’s Self-Styled Nobel Quest: A Peace Prize Fantasy

  Donald Trump’s latest fixation — securing the Nobel Peace Prize — has become a political sideshow that blends self-promotion with geopolitical controversy. While past leaders have quietly welcomed nominations, Trump’s approach has been anything but subtle. He has openly claimed credit for “settling” multiple global conflicts, from Armenia–Azerbaijan to Israel–Iran, despite little independent evidence of lasting peace in those regions. The Norwegian Nobel Committee, which awards the prize, appears far from convinced. Several members have publicly criticized Trump’s attacks on the press, his approach to governance, and what they see as the dismantling of democratic norms. His foreign policy record — from cozying up to authoritarian leaders to undermining NATO allies — further complicates his case. Even his touted role in Middle East diplomacy is overshadowed by his unwavering support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hardline policies, which critics argue have dera...
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Israeli Tanks Push Into Gaza City as Trump Prepares White House War Talks

                        An Israeli tank manouvres at the Israel-Gaza border, as seen from Israel, August 26, 2025.

Israeli tanks advanced into the Ebad-Alrahman neighborhood on the northern edge of Gaza City late Tuesday, shelling homes and forcing residents to flee deeper into the city. The move comes as U.S. President Donald Trump readies a White House meeting to discuss the ongoing war and potential post-war plans for Gaza.

Witnesses described sudden explosions and mass displacement, with church leaders vowing to remain in place despite evacuation orders, citing the dangers of fleeing south. The Israeli military has framed the operation as part of a broader push to dismantle Hamas’ remaining strongholds, while aid agencies warn of worsening humanitarian conditions amid a UN-declared famine in Gaza governorate.

Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, said Washington expects the conflict to be resolved by year’s end, though Israel has yet to respond to a Hamas-accepted ceasefire proposal. Meanwhile, protests in Israel continue to demand an end to the war and the release of hostages still held in Gaza.


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