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Donald Trump Will Accept the Israeli Presidential Medal of Distinction

  • Type: International Affairs / Awards 2025.
  • Honor: Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor.
  • Target: Donald Trump, former U.S. President.
  • Introduced By: Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

Reason for the Honor:

  • He is credited as having played an instrumental part in the Gaza ceasefire.
  • Given credit over assisting in the release of Israeli hostages via diplomacy.

Key Highlights:

  • It was announced after the ceasefire agreement was announced which released seven Israeli hostages to the ICRC.
  • Trump also is said to have leveraged the relationship he had with Israel and the Gulf countries to aid the negotiations.
  • Ceasefire has: gradual releases of the hostages, humanitarian assistance, and de-escalatory measures.

About the Award:

  • Established in 2012
  • The greatest civilian award made by Israel to Israel or the world.
  • Previous winners such as Barack Obama (2013), Nobel laureates, and world leaders who have advocated peace and diplomacy have been winners.

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