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Netanyahu gifts טראמפ a golden pager (Not the Onion!)
https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cg7zp1dgmxmoIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has presented US President Donald Trump with a golden pager while visiting Washington DC.
Netanyahu's office said the pager represented "a turning point in the war" when Israel carried out a deadly operation against Hezbollah in September 2024.
In the operation, Israel targeted pagers used by members of the Iran-backed militant group, causing them to explode.
Dozens of people were killed and thousands injured in the attacks. Israel said it was tailored to target only Hezbollah members, but civilians were among the victims, Lebanese officials said.
Netanyahu's office said the pager represented "a turning point in the war" when Israel carried out a deadly operation against Hezbollah in September 2024.
In the operation, Israel targeted pagers used by members of the Iran-backed militant group, causing them to explode.
Dozens of people were killed and thousands injured in the attacks. Israel said it was tailored to target only Hezbollah members, but civilians were among the victims, Lebanese officials said.
Unwatchable video at the link.
Editorial comments.
1. Yes, kids will play with shiny tech toys. Big and small kids.
2. Wonder if it has a microphone.
3. Wonder if it's fully functional.
4. Wonder what's the secret word.
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And a hell of a lot more.
I think that they are allowed to play with gifts until they leave office or ....
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