The Nobel Peace Prize has been criticized for being a tool for the wealthy to whitewash their involvement in violence.
US President Donald Trump announced a peace deal between Israel and Hamas, potentially ending two years of violence.
Trump has repeatedly declared that he “deserves the prize”, claiming he has “ended seven wars” since taking office in 2017.
Trump believes his achievements warrant a Nobel Peace Prize, and the timing of the announcement coincides with the prize's announcement on Friday.
Autor's resume: Trump's claim to Nobel Peace Prize is controversial.