Trump and the Nobel Peace Prize: Macron sets clear conditions!

Trump and the Nobel Peace Prize: Macron sets clear conditions!

On September 24, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron commented on a possible awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump. Macron emphasized that Trump could only win the price if he ended the current war in Gaza. In his speech before the UN General Assembly, Macron also announced the recognition of a Palestinian state by France, which is considered a step towards peace between the two peoples. Belgium and Monaco also support this initiative, while NSA (National Security Agency) and Germany, in contrast, continue to reject Palestine's recognition, as [OE24] reports.

Macron pointed out that, unlike France, the United States delivered weapons that are used in the conflict in Gaza. This support is considered problematic by many because it contributes to the escalation of violence and hinders the peace process. According to the Israeli army, there were again attacks in Gaza in which five soldiers were killed. In this context, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Trump proposed for the Nobel Peace Prize and justified his nomination with Trump's efforts for peace in various regions, as reported.

Trump and the perspective on a ceasefire

Donald Trump was optimistic about a possible ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. He believes that Hamas is ready to agree to one. A suggestion for a 60-day fire break is already on the table. In this context, an Israeli negotiation team traveled to Qatar to negotiate the conditions with Hamas. Trump's spokeswoman announced that the US specialist Steve Witkoff will travel to Doha to support the talks. Trump has declared the end of the war in the Gaza Strip to one of his foreign policy priorities, according to [taz].

Netanyahu also explained that the safety of the Palestinians must remain in the hands of Israel. A proposal provides for a reception center for 600,000 Palestinians to be set up in the southern Gaza during the fire break, which is to be managed by international partners. More radical forces in Israel even demand compulsory deportations by the Gaza population, which is considered a violation of international law by experts.

Historical context and award ceremonies

In retrospect, the Nobel Peace Prize is often viewed critically. In 1994 the award was awarded to Yasser Arafat, Shimon Peres and Yitzhak Rabin for their efforts to deal with Oslo. The goal of this agreement was to create a two -state solution, but central conflicts remained unsolved, which led to an increase in violence. The director of the Stockholm Peace Research Institute Sipri recently expressed skepticism about the possibilities of peace in 2024, an assessment that reflects the challenges with which current peace negotiations are confronted, as [ORF].

In summary, it turns out that the efforts for peace in the Middle East are still complex. The development of the past few weeks gives hope for a ceasefire, at the same time the situation remains tense and unclear. Macron and Netanyahu make clear demands on Trump, which could have an impact on the geopolitical situation of the region.