Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Monday that US President Donald Trump will receive the Israel Prize for Peace, marking the first time the country’s highest civilian excellence honor will be awarded to a non-Israeli citizen, APA reports quoting CNN.
“President Trump has broken so many conventions to surprise people, so we decided to break a convention or create a new one,” Netanyahu said during a joint press conference. “This reflects the overwhelming sentiment of Israelis across the spectrum, they appreciate what you’ve done to help Israel and our common battle against the terrorists.”
Trump called the award “really surprising and very much appreciated.”
