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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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Tensions Flare as Syria Accuses Israel of Seizing Territory Near Mount Hermon Amid Peace Talks

 

Israeli soldiers ride in a military vehicle along the ceasefire line with Syria and the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, as seen from the Golan Heights last December


Syria’s foreign ministry has accused Israel of sending 60 soldiers across the border to take control of a strategic area near Mount Hermon, calling the move a violation of its sovereignty and a “direct threat” to regional peace.

The incident reportedly occurred near a hilltop overlooking Beit Jinn, close to the Lebanese border — an area long associated with arms smuggling by Hezbollah and Palestinian factions. Syrian officials say six Syrians were arrested during the operation, while the Israeli military claims it was targeting weapons depots and seized RPGs, rifles, and explosives.

The escalation comes as both nations engage in US-mediated talks aimed at de-escalating tensions in southern Syria. Damascus hopes these negotiations could lead to a broader security arrangement, but the latest developments risk undermining progress.

Israel has maintained a military presence on Mount Hermon since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, citing the need to protect the Druze minority in southern Syria and to prevent hostile groups from gaining a foothold near its borders.

With both sides trading accusations and no immediate comment from Israeli officials on the latest claims, the standoff underscores the fragility of ongoing diplomatic efforts.

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