Trump Acknowledges Families of Hostages in Nobel Peace Prize Appeal

President Donald Trump has expressed gratitude to the Hostages and Missing Families Forum for their appeal to the Norwegian Nobel Committee regarding his potential Nobel Peace Prize nomination. In a letter marking the second anniversary of the October 7 attacks, Trump reflected on the devastation caused by the Hamas attacks, emphasizing his determination to return all hostages and eradicate Hamas to prevent future tragedies. The Hostages and Missing, Families Forum has acknowledged Trump’s efforts, stating that his initiatives brought them to a turning point, with some families receiving closure and others achieving dignified burials. They expressed confidence in Trump’s ability to secure lasting peace in the Middle East and highlighted his tangible achievements in restoring peace and saving lives, contrasting others who merely offered promises. As negotiations continue, Trump has urged negotiators to act quickly, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted the 20-point plan, though Hamas has not yet provided a definitive response. Chief negotiators from Israel and Hamas have met in Egypt, reaching agreement on most initial terms, including hostage releases and a ceasefire.