The Nobel Peace Prize has been criticized for being a tool for the wealthy to whitewash their involvement in violence.
United States President Donald Trump announced a peace deal between Israel and Hamas, potentially ending two years of violence.
Trump has repeatedly declared that he “deserves the prize”, claiming he has “ended seven wars” since coming to office in 2017.
Trump told the UN General Assembly, “Everyone says that I should get the Nobel Peace Prize for each one of these achievements.
The author suggests that Trump's announcement is not a coincidence, given the upcoming Nobel Peace Prize announcement.
Author's summary: Trump's Nobel Peace Prize chances.