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Trump Blames Norway, Announces $7B Gaza Relief Package

2/20/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump expressed frustration at not receiving a Nobel Peace Prize.
He claimed Norway "screwed" him out of the award and thanked FIFA for its inaugural Peace Prize.
At the meeting, he announced a $7 billion Gaza relief package with contributions from several countries.
The Norwegian Nobel Institute said the prize cannot be transferred.

History

Historical Context

The 1973 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Henry Kissinger and Lê Duc Tho for negotiating the Paris Peace Accords, which aimed to end the Vietnam War. Tho declined the award, citing ongoing conflict, while Kissinger accepted it amid controversy. This event reflects the complexities of international diplomacy and the challenges of achieving lasting peace, a theme echoed in contemporary debates over humanitarian aid and global conflict resolution.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed frustration at not receiving a Nobel Peace Prize.
He claimed Norway "screwed" him out of the award and thanked FIFA for its inaugural Peace Prize.
At the meeting, he announced a $7 billion Gaza relief package with contributions from several countries.
The Norwegian Nobel Institute said the prize cannot be transferred.

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