Trump to receive Israel Prize, education minister tells him in phone call

During his meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump accepted a phone call from Education Minister Yoav Kisch, who told him he had been awarded the Israel Prize.

Israel’s top civilian honor has never been bestowed on a foreign leader. Trump will receive the Israel Prize for special contribution to the Jewish people.

In the short conversation, Trump thanks Kisch and says he will consider coming to Israel for the Independence Day ceremony.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Education Minister Yoav Kisch (speaking by phone) inform US President Donald Trump that they have decided to award him the Israel Prize for his unique contribution to the Jewish people, during a meeting at Mar-a-Lago on December 29, 2025. (Video: Omer Miron/GPO)