Overview

• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented U.S. President Donald Trump with a golden pager during their meeting at the White House this week.
• The gift references a covert Israeli operation in September 2024, where thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah members were detonated, killing at least 37 people and injuring over 3,400, including civilians.
• Netanyahu described the operation as a turning point in the conflict with Hezbollah, showcasing Israel's technological and tactical capabilities.
• Trump reportedly called the operation 'great' and gifted Netanyahu a signed photo with the inscription, 'To Bibi, a great leader.'
• The meeting also included discussions on Trump's controversial proposal for the U.S. to take over and redevelop Gaza, which has drawn international criticism.