Trump forgot about money in Israel: 75 thousand shekels have been waiting for five months

US President Donald Trump has not yet received the monetary portion of the Israel Prize worth 75,000 shekels, which was awarded to him in April 2026. The Ministry of Education confirmed that the payment has not been made. Trump became a laureate for his contribution to the Jewish people and the security of Israel.

US President Donald Trump has not yet received the monetary portion of the Israel Prize worth 75,000 shekels, which was awarded to him in the spring of 2026. The Israeli Ministry of Education confirmed that the payment has not been made. Trump became a laureate of the Israel Prize for his special contribution to the Jewish people and his consistent commitment to the security and future of the State of Israel. The awards ceremony took place on April 22 in Jerusalem, with Trump among the 14 laureates of 2026. Nearly five months later, the monetary portion of the prize remains unclaimed. In Trump's case, the financial component is more symbolic, as he is a billionaire. There is no official decision yet on what will happen to the money. Several options are possible: Trump can receive the sum, decline it, or dispose of the money in another way. In Israel, a new cycle for determining future laureates of the Israel Prize has already begun.