Netanyahu to break convention with state prize for Trump

The US president will be the first non-Israeli to receive the country’s highest civilian honor, breaking decades-old tradition

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans to award the Israel Prize, the country’s highest civilian honor, to US President Donald Trump – the first time the accolade will be bestowed upon a non-Israeli or a sitting foreign head of state.

Speaking after a meeting at Trumpэs Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida on Monday, Netanyahu said the decision reflects “overwhelming sentiment” in Israel regarding the US president’s support for the nation. The announcement breaks a 72-year tradition of honoring Israeli…

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