prologu5 – Prologue Journal

Hezbollah: We’ll neither fear nor retreat

Disclaimer: PressTV is affiliated with the state broadcasting agency of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is not a reliable news source. Hezbollah vows steadfastness in its efforts to defend Lebanon in the face of the Israeli regime, while promising to exact revenge on Tel Aviv. https://presstv.ir/Detail/2024/09/19/733552/Lebanon-Israel-Hezbollah-warning-explosions-pagers-communication-devices

Iran Hackers Sought to Send Stolen Trump Campaign Information to Biden Camp

New York Times The emails were part of a sweeping effort by Iran to steal and disseminate sensitive internal communications between aides working for former President Donald J. Trump. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/us/politics/iran-hacking-trump-biden.html

John Kirby denies US involvement in Lebanon device attacks: ‘We want to see the war end’

Fox News National Security communications adviser John Kirby shot down multiple questions Wednesday about possible U.S. involvement in the explosion of hundreds of electronic devices used by Hezbollah members in Lebanon. “We were not involved in [Tuesday’s] incidents or [Wednesday’s] in any way. And I don’t have anything more to share,” Kirby said when asked…

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call With Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant

Defense.gov Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant to review regional security developments and reiterate unwavering U.S. support for Israel in the face of threats from Iran, Lebanese Hizballah, and Iran’s other regional partners. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3910605/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iiis-call-with-israeli-minister/

Sheriff calls the border wall ‘racist’ while seated next to mom of woman allegedly killed by illegal migrant

Fox News An Arizona sheriff told House lawmakers Wednesday a proposal for a wall on the southern border has a “racist component” to it unless a wall is built on the United States’ border with Canada as well. Testifying before the House Committee on Homeland Security on the border crisis, Santa Cruz County Sheriff David…

Vietnam’s bid to boost Indonesia ties reflects ‘enemy to none’ security strategy: analysts

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Building comprehensive strategic partnerships allows Vietnam more room to manoeuvre, balance ties with major powers, observers note. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3279030/vietnams-bid-boost-indonesia-ties-reflects-enemy-none-security-strategy-analysts?utm_source=rss_feed

Who’s Still Sending Virtue Signals?

Wall Street Journal Kamala Harris and the evolution of San Francisco progressives. https://www.wsj.com/articles/whos-still-sending-virtue-signals-c2c68542

Harris holds slim lead over Trump in latest poll

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. According to the poll, 50% of its participants are ready to support Harris at the presidential election, with 48% of those polled supporting Trump https://tass.com/world/1845045

21 Juveniles Charged With Making School Threats in South Carolina

New York Times The charges are part of a sprawling investigation into more than 60 threats targeting schools in 23 counties since a mass shooting on Sept. 4 in Georgia in which four people were killed at a high school. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/18/us/south-carolina-school-threats-charges.html

Islamic State terrorists seeking to destabilize situation in Afghanistan — diplomat

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. “Of special concern for us are security risks stemming from the continuing terrorist activities of the Islamic State Afghan wing,” Vasily Nebenzya said https://tass.com/politics/1845043