THE NEW YORK TIMES: U.S. and European officials say they have put three demands in front of the Iranians, including a permanent end to all enrichment of uranium.
President Trump sharply intensified his threats against Iran on Wednesday, suggesting that if it did not agree to a set of demands the administration had made of the country’s leaders, he could soon mount an attack “with speed and violence.”
Mr. Trump’s threat of a second direct attack on Iran by U.S. forces in eight months came as the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln, along with other naval ships, bombers and fighter jets, took up positions in the region in striking distance of the country. Mr. Trump explicitly compared the buildup to the forces he amassed near Venezuela late last year, just ahead of the operation that seized Nicolás Maduro and his wife in the middle of the night early in January.
Mr. Trump gave no specifics about the deal he was demanding, saying only that a “massive Armada” was heading toward Iran and that the country should make a deal. But U.S. and European officials say that in talks, they have put three demands in front of the Iranians: a permanent end to all enrichment of uranium, limits on the range and number of their ballistic missiles, and an end to all support for proxy groups in the Middle East, including Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis operating in Yemen.
Notably absent from those demands — and from Mr. Trump’s post on Truth Social on Wednesday morning — was any reference to protecting the protesters who took to the streets in Iran in December, convulsing the country and creating the latest crisis for its government. Mr. Trump had promised, in past social media posts, to come to their aid, but has barely mentioned them in recent weeks. » | David E. Sanger, Tyler Pager and Farnaz Fassihi | David E. Sanger and Tyler Pager reported from Washington, and Farnaz Fassihi from New York.| Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Donald Trump is a warmonger. He thrives on conflict and chaos. Has there ever been a more belligerent, more obnoxious president of the USA? — © Mark Alexander
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Monday, January 19, 2026
US Reportedly Considers Granting Asylum to Jewish People from UK
THE GUARDIAN: Trump lawyer Robert Garson told the Telegraph he discussed refuge for those leaving UK over antisemitism
Discussions are reportedly under way within Donald Trump’s administration about the US possibly granting asylum to Jewish people from the UK, according to the Telegraph, citing the US president’s personal lawyer.
Trump lawyer Robert Garson told the newspaper that he has held conversations with the US state department about offering refuge to British Jews who are leaving the UK citing rising antisemitism.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Guardian.
Garson, 49, said he felt the UK was “no longer a safe place for Jews”. He added that recent events – namely an Islamist attack on a synagogue in Manchester and what he described as widespread antisemitism following the Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October 2023 – had led him to believe that British Jews should be given the option of sanctuary in the US.
Some supporters of Israel in the UK cast mass demonstrations there against the Israeli response to the 2023 attack, in which tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians were killed in Gaza, as motivated by antisemitism. » | Marina Dunbar | Sunday, January 18, 2026
Discussions are reportedly under way within Donald Trump’s administration about the US possibly granting asylum to Jewish people from the UK, according to the Telegraph, citing the US president’s personal lawyer.
Trump lawyer Robert Garson told the newspaper that he has held conversations with the US state department about offering refuge to British Jews who are leaving the UK citing rising antisemitism.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment from the Guardian.
Garson, 49, said he felt the UK was “no longer a safe place for Jews”. He added that recent events – namely an Islamist attack on a synagogue in Manchester and what he described as widespread antisemitism following the Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October 2023 – had led him to believe that British Jews should be given the option of sanctuary in the US.
Some supporters of Israel in the UK cast mass demonstrations there against the Israeli response to the 2023 attack, in which tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians were killed in Gaza, as motivated by antisemitism. » | Marina Dunbar | Sunday, January 18, 2026
Sunday, November 30, 2025
Pope Leo Calls for a Two-State Solution in Israel
THE NEW YORK TIMES: The pope, en route to Lebanon after visiting Turkey, said he had discussed with the Turkish president how the Vatican might help mediate in the conflict.
Shortly after takeoff from Istanbul after completing the first leg of his inaugural international trip, Pope Leo XIV said he had spoken with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey about serving as a “mediating voice” to help Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories negotiate a two-state solution.
“We all know that right now Israel does not accept this situation,” the pope said, speaking in Italian in response to a Turkish reporter’s question about the Vatican’s position on the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. Leo, noting that the Vatican is “also friends with Israel,” said a two-state solution was “the only solution” to “the conflict they continually live.” He added, “Turkey has an important role that it can play in this.”
The pope’s answer was in accordance with longstanding Vatican policy. The Vatican also has criticized Israel’s conduct during the war in Gaza. In October, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Holy See’s Secretary of State, said Israel was conducting a “massacre” in Gaza as retribution for Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel. Cardinal Parolin described those attacks as an “inhuman massacre.” After the Israeli government objected to Cardinal Parolin’s comments, Pope Leo said that the cardinal “expressed the Holy See’s opinion in this matter very well.”
Leo, who thanked President Erdogan for the use of his personal helicopter, said on the plane that the Turkish leader had spent many months talking with the presidents of Russia and Ukraine to try to resolve the war in Ukraine. Leo said he hoped that, given President Erdogan’s relationships with the leaders of Russia, Ukraine and the United States, which is trying to broker a cease-fire, the Turkish president could help “promote dialogue” that would lead to a cease-fire and ultimately an end to the war. » | Motoko Rich | Reporting from the papal plane en route from Istanbul to Beirut, Lebanon | Sunday, November 30, 2025
Shortly after takeoff from Istanbul after completing the first leg of his inaugural international trip, Pope Leo XIV said he had spoken with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey about serving as a “mediating voice” to help Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories negotiate a two-state solution.
“We all know that right now Israel does not accept this situation,” the pope said, speaking in Italian in response to a Turkish reporter’s question about the Vatican’s position on the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. Leo, noting that the Vatican is “also friends with Israel,” said a two-state solution was “the only solution” to “the conflict they continually live.” He added, “Turkey has an important role that it can play in this.”
The pope’s answer was in accordance with longstanding Vatican policy. The Vatican also has criticized Israel’s conduct during the war in Gaza. In October, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Holy See’s Secretary of State, said Israel was conducting a “massacre” in Gaza as retribution for Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel. Cardinal Parolin described those attacks as an “inhuman massacre.” After the Israeli government objected to Cardinal Parolin’s comments, Pope Leo said that the cardinal “expressed the Holy See’s opinion in this matter very well.”
Leo, who thanked President Erdogan for the use of his personal helicopter, said on the plane that the Turkish leader had spent many months talking with the presidents of Russia and Ukraine to try to resolve the war in Ukraine. Leo said he hoped that, given President Erdogan’s relationships with the leaders of Russia, Ukraine and the United States, which is trying to broker a cease-fire, the Turkish president could help “promote dialogue” that would lead to a cease-fire and ultimately an end to the war. » | Motoko Rich | Reporting from the papal plane en route from Istanbul to Beirut, Lebanon | Sunday, November 30, 2025
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
US President Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting the Muslim Brotherhood | DW News
Nov 26, 2025 | US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order targeting the Muslim Brotherhood – a worldwide Islamist political group.
The order targets chapters in Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, among others, directing US government departments to determine if the chapters are terrorist groups. If the US finds that to be the case, that could lead to sanctions or other measures. Egypt and Jordan have already banned the organization.
The Muslim Brotherhood was founded almost 100 years ago in Egypt. Its greatest political success was when its leader Mohammed Morsi became president of Egypt in 2012, only to be ousted by the military a year later. It has historical connections to Hamas, which started as a Palestinian nationalist offshoot of the group.
Lien connexe ici.
The order targets chapters in Lebanon, Egypt and Jordan, among others, directing US government departments to determine if the chapters are terrorist groups. If the US finds that to be the case, that could lead to sanctions or other measures. Egypt and Jordan have already banned the organization.
The Muslim Brotherhood was founded almost 100 years ago in Egypt. Its greatest political success was when its leader Mohammed Morsi became president of Egypt in 2012, only to be ousted by the military a year later. It has historical connections to Hamas, which started as a Palestinian nationalist offshoot of the group.
Lien connexe ici.
Saturday, November 22, 2025
Trump’s Peace Plan ‘Destined to Be Stillborn’ | Kurt Volker
Nov 20, 2025 | “This is a half-baked idea.”
The newest peace plan presented by the US is akin to “sitting down with Hamas and presenting the plan to Israel”, says former US special representative to Ukraine Kurt Volker.
My comment can be read here.
The newest peace plan presented by the US is akin to “sitting down with Hamas and presenting the plan to Israel”, says former US special representative to Ukraine Kurt Volker.
My comment can be read here.
Sunday, November 09, 2025
November 9: A Day of Destiny?
Nov 8, 2025 | Why is November 9th such a significant date in Germany and what does it have to do with German democracy? In this History Story we explore the questions: Why did the Nazis choose November 9th, of all days, for marches, festivities - and for their first major violent attack on Jews, known internationally as "Kristallnacht" or "The Night of Broken Glass"? How did the date come to symbolize new beginnings, and freedom? And why is November 9th a day of mourning for so many people? The date, known in Germany as “Schicksalstag” or “Day of Destiny”, has been instrumentalized to overwrite history and decide the fates of German citizens.
We talk to historian and author Wolfgang Niess, who in his book "Der 9. November - Die Deutschen und ihr Schicksalstag", explains the background and historical context of this day. Israeli filmmaker Yael Reuveny shares the feelings and associations that November 9th evokes and how Jewish people feel living in Germany. For many years, Berlin was a refuge for Israelis dissatisfied with their home country's politics. However, since the October 7th multi-front terror attacks on Israel by the militant group Hamas and the ensuing Israeli bombardment of Gaza, Germany is experiencing a wave of antisemitic crimes. Although state policy upholds the protection of Jewish life, antisemitism is nonetheless deeply rooted, and on the rise.
German democracy - a fragile achievement. It's been fought for time and again in Germany. On November 9th, we are reminded of the need to remain vigilant in its defence.
We talk to historian and author Wolfgang Niess, who in his book "Der 9. November - Die Deutschen und ihr Schicksalstag", explains the background and historical context of this day. Israeli filmmaker Yael Reuveny shares the feelings and associations that November 9th evokes and how Jewish people feel living in Germany. For many years, Berlin was a refuge for Israelis dissatisfied with their home country's politics. However, since the October 7th multi-front terror attacks on Israel by the militant group Hamas and the ensuing Israeli bombardment of Gaza, Germany is experiencing a wave of antisemitic crimes. Although state policy upholds the protection of Jewish life, antisemitism is nonetheless deeply rooted, and on the rise.
German democracy - a fragile achievement. It's been fought for time and again in Germany. On November 9th, we are reminded of the need to remain vigilant in its defence.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Ceasefire on the Brink: Israel Launches New Strikes on Gaza after Truce Violations.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
‘We Need to Have the Right of Self-determination and Freedom’, Says Former Palestinian Activist
Oct 22, 2025 | We spoke to Hanan Ashrawi, former spokesperson for the Palestine Liberation Organisation.
We asked her if the reason the US hadn't set a deadline for Hamas to disarm was because of the risk of both sides walking away from the peace deal. We also asked Hanan Ashrawi what she thought of Sir Tony Blair being in charge of Trump’s Gaza peace plan.
Sir Tony has said the plans were "the best chance of ending two years of war, misery and suffering and I thank President Trump for his leadership, determination and commitment"
Israel maintains that it is adhering properly to the ceasefire terms and strenuously denies any accusation of ethnic cleansing in the Palestinian territories.
We asked her if the reason the US hadn't set a deadline for Hamas to disarm was because of the risk of both sides walking away from the peace deal. We also asked Hanan Ashrawi what she thought of Sir Tony Blair being in charge of Trump’s Gaza peace plan.
Sir Tony has said the plans were "the best chance of ending two years of war, misery and suffering and I thank President Trump for his leadership, determination and commitment"
Israel maintains that it is adhering properly to the ceasefire terms and strenuously denies any accusation of ethnic cleansing in the Palestinian territories.
Thursday, October 16, 2025
War Could Return to Gaza as Israel Sets Impossible Ceasefire Conditions: Analysis
Oct 16, 2025 | Hamas return the remains of two more Israeli captives but admits that it will need specialised equipment and assistance to locate bodies still buried beneath the rubble.
Israel says there will be no advance to next phase of Gaza peace plan until Hamas returns the remains of all 28 captives.
US President Donald Trump has acknowledged the challenges of finding the remaining bodies and has spoken about the difficulty of retrieving the bodies from destroyed areas in Gaza, calling it a “gruesome process”.
Middle East and Gulf politics analyst, Luciano Zaccara, warns Israel's ceasefire terms are impossible, risking renewed Gaza war as Trump faces a credibility test in Middle East.
Israel says there will be no advance to next phase of Gaza peace plan until Hamas returns the remains of all 28 captives.
US President Donald Trump has acknowledged the challenges of finding the remaining bodies and has spoken about the difficulty of retrieving the bodies from destroyed areas in Gaza, calling it a “gruesome process”.
Middle East and Gulf politics analyst, Luciano Zaccara, warns Israel's ceasefire terms are impossible, risking renewed Gaza war as Trump faces a credibility test in Middle East.
„Das ist okay“: Trump hat Verständnis für mutmaßliche Hinrichtungen der Hamas
BERLINER ZEITUNG: Donald Trump hat Berichte über mutmaßliche Exekutionen durch die Hamas im Gazastreifen mit Verständnis kommentiert. Die palästinensische Autonomiebehörde spricht von „abscheulichen Verbrechen“.
US-Präsident Donald Trump hat Medienberichten zufolge Verständnis für mutmaßliche Exekutionen durch die Hamas im Gazastreifen geäußert. „Die Hamas hat gegen sehr, sehr schlimme Banden durchgegriffen. Das hat mich nicht groß gestört, um ehrlich zu sein. Das ist okay“, sagte Trump laut übereinstimmenden Berichten mehrerer US-Medien. Die Aussagen fielen in Washington am Rande einer Pressebegegnung, in der Trump über Sicherheitsprobleme und Einwanderung sprach. Er behauptete zugleich, Länder wie Venezuela würden „Bandenmitglieder in die USA schicken“.
Hintergrund sind Berichte über öffentliche Hinrichtungen im Gazastreifen. In sozialen Netzwerken kursiert ein Video, das eine Gruppe maskierter Männer zeigt, die auf offener Straße mindestens sieben Personen erschießen. Die Opfer mussten zuvor knien, Umstehende riefen „Allahu Akbar“ („Gott ist groß“) und bezeichneten die Getöteten als „Kollaborateure“. » | Alexander Schmalz | Donnerstag, 15. Oktober 2025
US-Präsident Donald Trump hat Medienberichten zufolge Verständnis für mutmaßliche Exekutionen durch die Hamas im Gazastreifen geäußert. „Die Hamas hat gegen sehr, sehr schlimme Banden durchgegriffen. Das hat mich nicht groß gestört, um ehrlich zu sein. Das ist okay“, sagte Trump laut übereinstimmenden Berichten mehrerer US-Medien. Die Aussagen fielen in Washington am Rande einer Pressebegegnung, in der Trump über Sicherheitsprobleme und Einwanderung sprach. Er behauptete zugleich, Länder wie Venezuela würden „Bandenmitglieder in die USA schicken“.
Hintergrund sind Berichte über öffentliche Hinrichtungen im Gazastreifen. In sozialen Netzwerken kursiert ein Video, das eine Gruppe maskierter Männer zeigt, die auf offener Straße mindestens sieben Personen erschießen. Die Opfer mussten zuvor knien, Umstehende riefen „Allahu Akbar“ („Gott ist groß“) und bezeichneten die Getöteten als „Kollaborateure“. » | Alexander Schmalz | Donnerstag, 15. Oktober 2025
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Trump’s “Peace” in Gaza: Can the Ceasefire Last? Israel’s Aid Cuts, Hamas Delayed Return of Hostages
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Monday, October 13, 2025
Israel: Geiseln und Gefangene sind frei, doch der Weg zu einem Frieden ist lang
BERLINER ZEITUNG: Zwischen Israel und den Palästinensern gibt es erste Schritte aufeinander zu. Doch Trump und Netanjahu machen klar: Sie wollen das Heft in der Hand behalten.
Israel hat am Montag die Freilassung der 20 noch lebenden Geiseln aus der Gefangenschaft der Hamas gefeiert. In einer Rede vor der Knesset, dem israelischen Parlament, sagte US-Präsident Donald Trump zu Israel Ministerpräsident Benjamin Netanjahu und der israelischen Regierung: „Sie haben alles gewonnen, was mit Waffengewalt gewonnen werden kann. Jetzt ist es an der Zeit, diese Siege gegen Terroristen auf dem Schlachtfeld in den ultimativen Preis von Frieden und Wohlstand für den gesamten Nahen Osten umzuwandeln.“
Trump würdigte Netanjahu im Besonderen: „Ich möchte einem Mann von außergewöhnlichem Mut und Patriotismus meinen Dank aussprechen, dessen Partnerschaft so viel dazu beigetragen hat, diesen bedeutsamen Tag möglich zu machen. Sie wissen, von wem ich spreche, es gibt nur einen: Premierminister Benjamin Netanjahu. Bibi, bitte stehen Sie auf.“ Netanjahu sei „nicht der einfachste Mensch im Umgang, aber genau das macht ihn großartig“, so Trump. Trump forderte Israels Präsidenten Isaac Herzog auf, Netanjahu zu begnadigen. Netanjahu steht derzeit wegen Korruption vor Gericht und ist wegen Betrugs und Vertrauensbruchs im Zusammenhang mit einem Skandal um die Annahme von Luxusgeschenken angeklagt. „Ich habe eine Idee: Warum begnadigen Sie Netanjahu nicht?“, sagt Trump während einer Rede in der Knesset an Herzog gerichtet. » | Michael Maier | Montag, 13. Oktober 2025
Israel hat am Montag die Freilassung der 20 noch lebenden Geiseln aus der Gefangenschaft der Hamas gefeiert. In einer Rede vor der Knesset, dem israelischen Parlament, sagte US-Präsident Donald Trump zu Israel Ministerpräsident Benjamin Netanjahu und der israelischen Regierung: „Sie haben alles gewonnen, was mit Waffengewalt gewonnen werden kann. Jetzt ist es an der Zeit, diese Siege gegen Terroristen auf dem Schlachtfeld in den ultimativen Preis von Frieden und Wohlstand für den gesamten Nahen Osten umzuwandeln.“
Trump würdigte Netanjahu im Besonderen: „Ich möchte einem Mann von außergewöhnlichem Mut und Patriotismus meinen Dank aussprechen, dessen Partnerschaft so viel dazu beigetragen hat, diesen bedeutsamen Tag möglich zu machen. Sie wissen, von wem ich spreche, es gibt nur einen: Premierminister Benjamin Netanjahu. Bibi, bitte stehen Sie auf.“ Netanjahu sei „nicht der einfachste Mensch im Umgang, aber genau das macht ihn großartig“, so Trump. Trump forderte Israels Präsidenten Isaac Herzog auf, Netanjahu zu begnadigen. Netanjahu steht derzeit wegen Korruption vor Gericht und ist wegen Betrugs und Vertrauensbruchs im Zusammenhang mit einem Skandal um die Annahme von Luxusgeschenken angeklagt. „Ich habe eine Idee: Warum begnadigen Sie Netanjahu nicht?“, sagt Trump während einer Rede in der Knesset an Herzog gerichtet. » | Michael Maier | Montag, 13. Oktober 2025
Désorientés, souriants, soulagés... Les premières images des otages israéliens du Hamas libérés ce lundi
LE FIGARO : EN IMAGES - Ce lundi au matin, le Hamas a libéré les 20 derniers otages israéliens vivants. Reuters a dévoilé les premières photographies de ces hommes sortis de leur longue captivité.
Lundi 13 octobre au matin, le Hamas a remis à la Croix-Rouge les 20 derniers otages israéliens vivants. Ils étaient captifs du Hamas depuis l’attaque du 7 octobre 2023. » | Par Paul de Breteuil | lundi 13 octobre 2025
Lundi 13 octobre au matin, le Hamas a remis à la Croix-Rouge les 20 derniers otages israéliens vivants. Ils étaient captifs du Hamas depuis l’attaque du 7 octobre 2023. » | Par Paul de Breteuil | lundi 13 octobre 2025
Saturday, October 11, 2025
Trump Made My ‘Blood Boil’ in Most Shameful Moment in US History | Sir Bill Browder
Hamas Mobilises Fighters in Gaza as Fears of Internal Violence Mount | BBC News
Oct 11, 2025 | Hamas has recalled about 7,000 members of its security forces to reassert control over areas of Gaza recently vacated by Israeli troops, according to local sources.
The mobilisation order was reportedly issued via phone calls and text messages which said the aim was to "cleanse Gaza of outlaws and collaborators with Israel" and told fighters to report within 24 hours.
Reports from Gaza suggest that armed Hamas units have already deployed across several districts, some wearing civilian clothes and others in the blue uniforms of the Gaza police.
It comes as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas enters its second day, and currently seems to be holding.
The mobilisation order was reportedly issued via phone calls and text messages which said the aim was to "cleanse Gaza of outlaws and collaborators with Israel" and told fighters to report within 24 hours.
Reports from Gaza suggest that armed Hamas units have already deployed across several districts, some wearing civilian clothes and others in the blue uniforms of the Gaza police.
It comes as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas enters its second day, and currently seems to be holding.
Friday, October 10, 2025
Kristi Noem and Trump Compare Non-violent 'Antifa' to ISIS and Hamas in New Crackdown on Opponents
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This woman is truly ignorant. Antifa is NOT “left-wing”. You can be right-wing and still be an Antifan. Doesn’t Kristi Noem realise that were Winston Churchill to be alive today, he would be considered an ‘Antifan’, too! In fact at that time, during World War II, he led the Antifans! This woman needs to open a few history books and learn something! — © Mark Alexander
Trump Announces Gaza Ceasefire - with Phase 1 of a 20 Point Plan for Peace
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Pas de prix Nobel de la paix pour Donald Trump, la Vénézuélienne María Corina Machado récompensée
LE FIGARO : Clou de la saison Nobel, le prix de la paix a été attribué à Oslo, au lendemain de l’annonce d’un accord de cessez-le-feu sur Gaza entre Israël et le Hamas, mais conclu trop tard pour que Donald Trump puisse l’emporter.
Le prix Nobel de la paix a été attribué à María Corina Machado ce vendredi 10 octobre, pour ses efforts «en faveur d’une transition juste et pacifique de la dictature à la démocratie». «Maria Corina Machado est l’un des exemples les plus extraordinaires de courage civique en Amérique latine ces derniers temps», a déclaré le président du comité Nobel norvégien, Jørgen Watne Frydnes, à Oslo. » | Par AFP agence | vendredi 10 octobre 2025
Le prix Nobel de la paix a été attribué à María Corina Machado ce vendredi 10 octobre, pour ses efforts «en faveur d’une transition juste et pacifique de la dictature à la démocratie». «Maria Corina Machado est l’un des exemples les plus extraordinaires de courage civique en Amérique latine ces derniers temps», a déclaré le président du comité Nobel norvégien, Jørgen Watne Frydnes, à Oslo. » | Par AFP agence | vendredi 10 octobre 2025
Norway Braces for Trump’s Reaction If He Does Not Win Nobel Peace Prize
THE GUARDIAN: US president may impose tariffs, demand higher Nato contributions or even declare Norway an enemy, analyst says
With hours to go until the announcement of this year’s Nobel peace prize, Norwegian politicians were steeling themselves for potential repercussions to US-Norway relations if it is not awarded to Donald Trump.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee pointedly said on Thursday that it had reached a decision about who would be named 2025 peace prize laureate on Monday, several days before Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire under the US president’s Gaza plan.
Taking into account the timeframe and the composition of the independent five-person committee, most Nobel experts and Norwegian observers believe it is highly unlikely that Trump will be awarded the prize, leading to fears in the country over how he will react to being overlooked so publicly.
Kirsti Bergstø, the leader of Norway’s Socialist Left party and its foreign policy spokesperson, said Oslo must be “prepared for anything.”
“Donald Trump is taking the US in an extreme direction, attacking freedom of speech, having masked secret police kidnapping people in broad daylight and cracking down on institutions and the courts. When the president is this volatile and authoritarian, of course we have to be prepared for anything,” Bergstø told the Guardian. » | Miranda Bryant, Nordic correspondent | Thursday, October 9, 2025
Need I list all the reasons why Trump shouldn’t get a Nobel peace prize?: Trump has been an enabler of war, famine, disease and death »
Truly, madly, deeply: Trump’s desire for a Nobel peace prize is driving diplomacy: The US president’s fervid pursuit of the award is believed to have been a key motivator in brokering peace deals in Ukraine and Gaza »
Related video here with a commentary from me.
With hours to go until the announcement of this year’s Nobel peace prize, Norwegian politicians were steeling themselves for potential repercussions to US-Norway relations if it is not awarded to Donald Trump.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee pointedly said on Thursday that it had reached a decision about who would be named 2025 peace prize laureate on Monday, several days before Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire under the US president’s Gaza plan.
Taking into account the timeframe and the composition of the independent five-person committee, most Nobel experts and Norwegian observers believe it is highly unlikely that Trump will be awarded the prize, leading to fears in the country over how he will react to being overlooked so publicly.
Kirsti Bergstø, the leader of Norway’s Socialist Left party and its foreign policy spokesperson, said Oslo must be “prepared for anything.”
“Donald Trump is taking the US in an extreme direction, attacking freedom of speech, having masked secret police kidnapping people in broad daylight and cracking down on institutions and the courts. When the president is this volatile and authoritarian, of course we have to be prepared for anything,” Bergstø told the Guardian. » | Miranda Bryant, Nordic correspondent | Thursday, October 9, 2025
Need I list all the reasons why Trump shouldn’t get a Nobel peace prize?: Trump has been an enabler of war, famine, disease and death »
Truly, madly, deeply: Trump’s desire for a Nobel peace prize is driving diplomacy: The US president’s fervid pursuit of the award is believed to have been a key motivator in brokering peace deals in Ukraine and Gaza »
Related video here with a commentary from me.
Thursday, October 09, 2025
Deshalb bekommt Trump den Friedensnobelpreis eher nicht
RHEINISCHE POST: Oslo · US-Präsident Donald Trump hat sich selbst zum Friedensnobelpreisträger auserkoren. Seit dem Geisel-Deal in Nahost dürfte er sich noch sicherer sein. Warum das eher nicht klappt.
Wenn es nach einem geht, ist die Sache mit dem Nobelpreis längst geritzt. Innerhalb von nur sieben Monaten habe er sieben Kriege beendet, die eigentlich nicht zu beenden gewesen seien, sagte US-Präsident Donald Trump jüngst vor der UN-Vollversammlung in New York. Damit spielte er auf die Vermittlerrolle der USA in diversen Konflikten dieser Welt an. „Jeder sagt, dass ich den Friedensnobelpreis für jede einzelne dieser Errungenschaften bekommen sollte“, sagte Trump.
Seit Israel und die islamistische Hamas nun - unter Vermittlung der USA - eine erste Phase eines von Trump vorgestellten Plans zur Beendigung des Gaza-Kriegs umsetzen wollen, dürfte er sich seiner Sache noch sicherer sein.
Aber selbst der mächtigste Mann der Welt kann nicht in die Karten schauen, die das norwegische Nobelkomitee traditionsgemäß ganz dicht am Körper hält, bevor es an diesem Freitag in Oslo den diesjährigen Friedensnobelpreisträger ausruft. » | Von Alexa Becker, Sitemanagerin | (alb/dpa boot) | Donnerstag, 9. Oktober 2025
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