Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:41am on 06 Feb 2025,Thursday International
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gifted Donald Trump a golden pager during their White House meeting, referencing Israel's September pager attack on Hezbollah in Lebanon. Trump called it a "great operation" and vowed to "take over" Gaza if necessary. Netanyahu praised Trump as Israel’s "greatest friend" and credited him for the Gaza hostage deal. The meeting focused on Israel’s military actions and future Middle East plans. The pager attack killed 39 Hezbollah operatives and injured nearly 3,000. Trump pledged economic redevelopment in Gaza, promising jobs and housing for Palestinians.