When I wrote to the Norwegian Nobel Committee on Jan. 29, 2025,it was with urgency. I did it just daysafter President Donald J. Trumps inaugurationand ahead of the committees Jan. 31 deadline.Some called it premature, but they clearly missed the fine print. My nomination was tied to the actual release of the hostages.I wanted to honor his unwavering commitment to secure the release of hostages from one of the most complex and volatile regions in the world.FROM OCT 7 CAPTIVITY TO FREEDOM: PRESIDENT TRUMP SAVED ME AND I BELIEVE HE CAN FREE THE REMAINING HOSTAGESI wrote to the committee not only as a law professor, one of the categories eligible to nominate, but also as an American Israeli who has witnessed firsthand the devastating rise of antisemitism and the growing attacks on myself and my community.Against this backdrop, the return of the hostages, my brothers and sisters, isa deeply personal victory. These innocent individuals were abductedfrom their homes and families, held in captivity under brutal conditions, and used as bargaining chips in a war against civilization itself. Their return isan act of justice and humanity, and President Trump playsa decisive role in releasing them.President Trumps diplomatic impact is already cemented in history, from the Abraham Accords, which reshaped the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, to his relentless efforts to continue to secure peace through strength. His ability to broker peace, hold adversaries accountable and foster alliances has positioned him as one of the most consequential leaders of our time.His leadership isso consequential that even Iran, long the chief sponsor of terror and resistance to peace, was forced to recalibrate its rhetoric and behavior in the face of the new regional reality his policies created.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONShould President Trump succeed, he will do what no president before him has achieved: turn the dream of lasting peace in the Middle East into reality, extending the promise of the Abraham Accords even further.At the heart of these achievements lies his unmatched ability to negotiate, the same mastery of leverage, timing and persuasion that once defined "The Art of the Deal." President Trump understands that diplomacy, like business, requires clarity of purpose, the courage to walk away and the instinct to seize opportunity when it appears. He brought that rare combination of toughness and vision to the global stage, turning what others deemed impossible into historic breakthroughs for peace.SIGN UP FOR ANTISEMITISM EXPOSED NEWSLETTERI submitted my nomination out of hope: hope that hisleadership could save lives; hope that his administration will continue to confront antisemitism and hatred; and hope that the safe return of the hostages would mark the start of a lasting peacein the Middle East. Amen to that.