The Golden Pager Gifted by Netanyahu to Trump as Symbolic Representation

The Golden Pager Gifted by Netanyahu to Trump as Symbolic Representation

During their meeting at the White House this week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave United States President Donald Trump a golden pager. This symbolic gesture marked Israel's shock attack on Hezbollah last year.

The gift symbolizes a turning point in the war against Hezbollah when Israel carried out a deadly operation against the Lebanese militant group using exploding pagers in September 2024, according to Netanyahu's office statement on Thursday.

This strategic operation showcases Israel's strength, technological superiority, and ingenuity against its enemies, it said.

Israel surprised Hezbollah with the attacks in which exploding pagers and walkie-talkies killed dozens of fighters and wounded thousands, according to Lebanese authorities.

In late September, Israel launched a ground invasion of southern Lebanon aiming to push Iran-backed Hezbollah back from the border.

In late November, Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire putting an end to more than a year of hostilities that culminated in a blistering Israeli bombing campaign and invasion of southern Lebanon.

However, Israeli troops are still operating in some parts of the neighboring country.

The three-month period to implement the ceasefire expired on Jan. 26th with the Israeli army missing a deadline to complete its troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon.

Israel had made it clear that it had no intention of meeting the initial deadline, arguing that the Lebanese Army had not fulfilled their end of the agreement.

It has also continued to launch occasional air strikes there, and now has until Feb. 18th to withdraw.

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