Netanyahu gifted Trump a golden pager during their meeting in Washington

According to CNN, citing Israeli political sources, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented U.S. President Donald Trump with a gold-colored pager during their meeting in Washington on Tuesday. This gift was a notable gesture between the two leaders during a critical time.

Reportedly, the gift alludes to an Israeli operation in Lebanon in September, which targeted pagers used by Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants. This operation was deadly and carried deep symbolic meaning, reflecting the ongoing tensions in the region.

On September 17, Hezbollah members were subjected to thousands of explosions targeting their pagers, followed the next day by walkie-talkies. According to the Lebanese health authorities, the explosions resulted in at least 37 deaths, including some children, and nearly 3,000 injuries, many of whom were civilians. The devastating consequences highlighted the indiscriminate nature of the attacks.

As a return gift, Trump presented Netanyahu with a signed photograph of the two of them on Tuesday. According to a photo posted on Instagram by Netanyahu's son, Yair Netanyahu, Trump signed the photo, writing: "To Bibi, a great leader!" This exchange of gifts further cemented the strong relationship between the two leaders.

Furthermore, Israel stated on Thursday that it has begun preparations to arrange for the mass departure of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, in accordance with President Donald Trump's plan regarding the Gaza Strip. Concurrently, officials stated that Egypt has launched a diplomatic offensive behind the scenes in an attempt to thwart the plan. This initiative aims to address the complex humanitarian and political situation in the region.

The Trump administration had previously scaled back parts of the proposal after it was widely rejected internationally. The U.S. government stated that the relocation of Palestinians would be temporary, but U.S. officials have offered few details about how or when the plan would be implemented. The lack of clarity has raised concerns and fueled further debate about the feasibility and ethical implications of the proposal.