Nobel Prize

The families arranged a display that included a large table with a mock “Hostage Return Agreement,” a symbolic Nobel Peace Prize certificate, and oversized coins with Trump’s face.

Yehoram Gaon, often seen as Israel's national singer, saw his life and accomplishments celebrated during an emotional screening of a new documentary which premiered at the National Library of Israel.

Wiesel, who died in 2016 at the age of 87, is the 18th person to be honored in the USPS’ Distinguished Americans stamp series.

Argentinian President Javier Milei was the first non-Jew and first head of state to receive the prize in January for his staunch support for Israel and efforts to improve Argentine-Israeli relations.

The Nobel Peace Prize has devolved into a political symbol and has become more about ideological alignment than measurable impact.

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Donald Trump's urge to strike peace might be part of his narcissism, but its effect can be priceless. 

"I want to present to you, Mr. President, a letter that I sent to the Nobel prize committee. It's nominating you for the peace prize," Netanyahu said.

As global challenges mount and trust in traditional institutions erodes, calls rise for a new kind of international recognition—one that rewards bold, history-shaping efforts to secure peace.

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.