United Nations Special Rapporteur for the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Francesca Albanese, and several Gaza-based doctors have been nominated for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. The announcement was made by European Parliament member Matjaž Nemec after the formal submission of the nomination to the Norwegian Nobel Committee on December 16, 2025.

Nemec stated that nearly 300 qualified nominators from 33 countries, including Brazil, South Africa, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, endorsed the proposal. He described the nomination as a tribute to courage and resilience in defending humanitarian values under extreme conditions. Albanese was praised for upholding international law and human rights despite political pressure from Israel and the United States. Gaza doctors such as Dr. Husam Abu Safiya and Dr. Sara Al-Saqqa were recognized for their work saving lives amid collapsing health infrastructure and severe shortages.

The nomination calls on global leaders to respect international law and human dignity. It comes as Gaza continues to face devastating humanitarian conditions, with over 70,000 Palestinians reported killed since October 2023 despite ceasefire agreements.