Netanyahu Gifts Trump Golden Pager Celebrating Controversial Lebanon Attack

The symbolic gift commemorates Israel’s 2024 operation against Hezbollah, which drew international condemnation as a potential war crime.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented U.S. President Donald Trump with a golden pager during a White House meeting, symbolizing Israel’s 2024 operation targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The attack involved rigged pagers and walkie-talkies, which exploded and killed at least 42 people, including children, and injured thousands, with many civilians among the victims.
Netanyahu’s office described the gift as a tribute to a 'turning point' in the war with Hezbollah, showcasing Israel’s technological capabilities and strategic ingenuity.
Human rights organizations and the International Criminal Court have condemned the operation, labeling it a war crime due to its impact on civilians and widespread harm.
During the same visit, Trump signed an executive order sanctioning the ICC, which has issued a warrant for Netanyahu’s arrest over alleged war crimes in Gaza.