A group of IDF veterans from the 1973 Yom Kippur War affirmed their support for US President Donald Trump to win the Nobel Peace Prize in a statement on Wednesday.
Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition activist, was ultimately awarded the prize on Friday.
Trump's "efforts to achieve sustainable peace are unprecedented in scope," the veterans stated, adding that his actions have brought together "former regional adversaries in the war-ravaged Middle East."
The veterans commented that they admired Trump's "tenacity and personal commitment to seeking comprehensive solutions for disputes that have persisted for decades."
"His refusal to accept the stagnation of past approaches inspires us," they added.
Trump's "fighting spirit in the cause of peace" was highlighted by the veterans, who stated that, in their view, "his direct and determined leadership has given new hope to a region scarred by bloodshed."
The group has not released a statement on the issue since the Nobel Prize Committee announced that the Nobel Peace Laureate 2025 would be granted to Machado.
The Hostages Family Forum strongly recommended Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize in a letter to the Nobel Prize Committee on Monday.
Trump nominated for Israel Prize following Nobel Prize announcement
Israel Prize laureate Ronny Douek formally nominated the US president for the Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement and Special Contribution to Society and the State.
The Nobel Prize awards actions from the previous year, meaning nominations were closed before Trump took office. However, he may still be eligible to receive the award in 2026.