Israeli Right Demands Revocation of Trump’s Special Peace Prize
Activists and coalition ministers urge PM Netanyahu to strip the U.S. President of his honorary "Israel Prize for Peace" and bypass Washington on regional security
Right-wing activists and opponents of the recent diplomatic agreements are mounting heavy pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Education Minister Yoav Kisch to revoke a special honorary award granted to U.S. President Donald Trump.
The controversy stems from Trump’s recent statement declaring that Iran has a right to possess missiles, a sharp reversal that shocked the Israeli public. Activists are demanding the immediate stripping of the "Israel Prize for Peace", A unique award created specifically for Trump and presented in his absence during better times in U.S.-Israel relations, arguing that the President's shift from a staunch ally to an adversary invalidates the honor.
Ministers Push for Unilateral Action against Iran
Within the governing coalition, key figures are leveraging the diplomatic fallout to demand a dramatic shift in Israel's defense strategy.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich are reportedly leading the calls for independent, long-term military planning.
The ministers are urging the government to intensify military operations in Lebanon and formulate strategic plans to topple the Iranian regime. Crucially, they insist these operations must be executed independently, without relying on American cooperation or providing advance updates to a White House they now view as hostile.