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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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Night of Bombardment Forces Gaza Families to Flee as Israelis Rally for Hostage Release

 

A Palestinian woman carries a child, as they inspect the site of an overnight Israeli strike on a house, in Gaza City, August 26, 2025.


After a night of intense Israeli aerial and tank shelling on the outskirts of Gaza City, more Palestinian families have fled their homes, seeking safety further west or south in the enclave. Strikes hit neighborhoods including Sabra, Shejaia, Tuffah, and Jabalia, destroying roads and houses. Local health officials reported at least 34 deaths overnight, with 18 in the Gaza City area.

The Israeli military says its operations target weapons caches and tunnels used by militants, while preparing for what it calls a final offensive against Hamas in Gaza City. The bombardment came a day after an airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis killed at least 20 people, including journalists.

In Israel, thousands took part in a “Day of Disruption,” blocking roads and gathering outside defense headquarters to demand the release of hostages and an end to the war. Families of captives criticized the government for lacking a clear strategy, nearly two years into the conflict.

The war, which began on October 7, 2023, has killed tens of thousands of Palestinians and displaced nearly the entire population of Gaza, deepening an already dire humanitarian crisis.

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